Learning & Development Business Partner

Purpose of the role

The Learning & Development (L&D) Business Partner will have a strategic and hands-on role in shaping, delivering, and embedding a high-performance learning culture across Children’s Health Ireland. The L&D Business Partner will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure learning aligns with business objectives, HR strategic goals, is accessible to all, and is well measured, reported, and continuously improved.

A key responsibility of this role includes the successful implementation, governance, and continuous management and improvement of CHI’s Learning Management System (LMS). This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and governance of all learning activities, including the implementation and lifecycle management of the Learning Management System (LMS). It encompasses the full spectrum of learning delivery methods—classroom, virtual, e-learning, blended—and includes ownership of all mandatory and compliance training and be the gatekeeper for all reporting in this area.

You will be responsible for CHI’s business as usual set-up, of all departmental training catalogues for every portfolio in CHI, this needs to be in place from day one in the New Children’s Hospital.

In this role you will build and implement innovative L&D strategies led by research and market intelligence, developing processes that adopt best practices.

Essential Criteria

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management, Education & Training, Learning & Development, or other areas relevant to this role.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post graduate experience working in a Learning & Development business partner, Education or Training role.
• Demonstratable experience implementing and managing a Learning Management System (e.g., HSeLanD, SuccessFactors, Workday Learning, CORE, Moodle, Cornerstone) - preferably in a public sector environment.

How to apply & informal enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Tuesday, 5th May 2026 by 10 am. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Campbell, Head of Talent, Learning & Development. E: Jenny.Campbell@Childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe on Taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• July 6th, 2026
• August 10th, 2026
• September 7th, 2026