Medical Manpower Business Partner

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is critical in the delivery of HR to medical staff across CHI. You will be required to manage the day-to-day function of your clinical directorate, with the Medical HR team and to be the escalation point to resolve issues raised. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks to ensure compliance of Medical HR reporting in EWTD, OWTD, Audits etc.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery and implementation of a range of professional HR services within Children’s Health Ireland and the provision of advice and guidance on a range of HR and organisational change initiatives within order to support.

The successful candidate will provide HR support and guidance in the delivery of the organisational strategy in line with the Hospitals HR strategy. As a key member of the HR team the HR Business Partner will lead and facilitate organisational change and development, build management capabilities and effectiveness in managing the HR agenda in line with hospital policies.

This role is at the heart of the CHI Medical HR team. You will be a trusted partner to the leaders, managers and employees you support. You will be an expert in HR policies and processes, HSE Circulars, Medical contracts.

You will be able to advise your key stakeholders how to follow key processes, including mandatory training requirements, recruitment, performance and employee lifecycle, touch points. You will be self-motivated and will pro-actively help your stakeholders to solve both immediate and complex problems. You will liaise with your HR colleagues to facilitate solutions. You will be accountable for outputs. You will be part of a team that designs, implements, measures and reviews HR projects to bring a more efficient HR service across CHI. You will be a champion for change and transformation across CHI.

Essential Criteria:

· 3rdlevel qualification in Human Resource Management or relevant area.

OR

· 5 years’ senior HR / HRBP experience and have completed a qualification in HR.

AND

· A minimum of 5 years relevant postgraduate experience.

· Minimum of 2 years working in a lead human resources position, managing a team

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 are 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 CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 18th November 2026 by 10am. 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 for this specialty/department, please contact Jenny Campbell – Head of Talent, L&D / OD at Jenny.Campbell@childrenshealthireland.ie

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

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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 2027 for your information.

• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027