People & Culture Manager

Role: People & Culture Manager

Location: ChildVision Campus, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Hours: 39 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Overall Purpose of the Post:

The role of People & Culture Manager will encompass both the strategic and operational management aspects of the overall function within ChildVision. This will be a key role in achieving and maintaining oversight of key areas of People & Culture, including Recruitment & Selection, Employee Relations, Talent Development, Budgets & Payroll, Performance Management, Learning & Development, and Policy development.

Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture you will act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic guidance and operational support, while ensuring that key performance indicators of the department are achieved in line with

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and strategic advice to senior management, leveraging your expertise in People & Culture management to address organisational challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive people and culture strategies aimed at maximising individual, departmental and organisational performance.
• Lead ChildVision’s People & Culture (P&C) function, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading out on change and development initiatives to drive organisational growth and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain P&C policies and procedures that promote fairness, compliance, and consistency in people management practices.
• Cultivate positive employee relations through proactive engagement with staff representatives and unions, fostering a positive and harmonious work environment.
• Lead out on Health and Safety at Work activity to ensure that ChildVision meets it’s obligation across all locations.
• Drive internal HR communications to ensure transparent and effective dissemination of information.
• Provide expert guidance to senior management on staffing and employment matters.

Key Tasks:

• Managing the operational activities of the People & Culture Department, including Recruitment & Selection, Payroll & Pensions, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Talent Development, and Employee/Industrial Relations.
• Interpreting best practice guidelines and legislative requirements to optimise departmental processes and ensure full compliance.
• Managing the day-to-day functions of the P&C team, providing leadership, guidance and support to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Offering expert advice and insights on a range of P&C-related issues.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Developing and implementing P&C policies and procedures to foster a positive organizational culture and ensure that policies are aligned to the values and objectives of ChildVision.
• Ensuring the quality and integrity of P&C management activities, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, to uphold standards of fairness and equity.
• Promoting a positive workplace environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, including HSE to explore and address P&C-related matters at sectoral and national levels.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform additional or alternative tasks appropriate to the grade/role, as necessitated by future changes.

Leadership

• Inspires and assists others toward shared goals and objectives
• Working as a team member to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing performance issues if they arise.
• Provides clear information and advice as to what is required of the team.
• Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet objectives.
• Leads the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required.
• Places high importance on staff development, training and maximising skills & capacity of team.
• Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change.

Analysis & Decision Making

• Analyses complex information and making sound judgments to drive strategic initiatives
• Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical factors
• Takes account of any broader issues and related implications when making decisions
• Uses previous knowledge and experience to guide decisions
• Draws accurate conclusions and makes fair and balanced recommendations backed up by evidence
• Puts forward solutions to address problems

Management & Delivery of Results

• Sets and achieves ambitious targets while ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives.
• Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities simultaneously.
• Structures and organizes their own and others work effectively.
• Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources available.
• Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and evidence as to what is required.
• Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively.
• Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs.
• Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills and demonstrate excellent attention to detail throughout all verbal and written communication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing role.
• Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management.
• Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues.
• Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues.
• Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances.

Specialist Technical Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

• Demonstrates proficiency in various aspects of the function, including recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and Learning and Development.
• Has a clear understanding of the role, objectives and targets and how they support the work of the People & Culture department.
• Has high levels of expertise and broad Public-Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work.
• Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance.
• Displays technical competence in their related sector with the ability to analyse and communicate complex technical material.

Essential Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a relevant business discipline (Minimum Level 8 on the NFQ).
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in HR management in the public or private sector, preferably in a high-paced and complex working environment.
• Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• A proven track record of leadership and management practices that demonstrates the ability to drive organizational performance and foster employee engagement.
• Relevant experience of working in a unionized environment, coupled with a good working knowledge of industrial relations processes, procedures, and associated negotiation and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strategic mind set and highly developed analytical abilities.
• A solid understanding of HR management in the public sector or in a Section 38 Agency within the general disability sector, and best practice, or the ability to acquire the same quickly.

Desirable Requirements:

• Other management qualification or relevant training to enhance leadership and strategic capabilities.

Terms & Conditions:

Reporting to:

Director of People & Culture

Probation:

A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for continued employment.

Annual leave:

Annual leave entitlement is 30 days’ pro rata per annum

Pension Scheme:

ChildVision operates a employer contributory pension scheme at a rate of 7%, which all employees may join.

Garda Clearance/ Police Clearance:

This will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. This will include any state outside of Ireland where the candidate has resided for a period of 6 months or more.

Pay:

Salary Scale Range €55,849 - €72,602 depending on experience.