Human Resources Manager

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Human Resources Manager

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results orientated Human Resources Manager to join our service. The Human Resources Manager is operationally responsible for the Human Resource service reporting directly to the CEO. You will work hand in hand with Service Managers and the Heads of Department across the service in guiding and providing leadership. You will be responsible for managing an array of business-critical HR activities and designing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

Camphill Communities of Ireland operates a residential and day service in 15 centers, in which approx. 250 residents and day-attendees live and take part in day activities, delivered by a workforce of approx. 500 persons comprised of employees and voluntary co-workers.

1 Overall Objectives

To lead out on Trust in Care investigations to completion across the organisation.

Managing disciplinaries, grievance procedures to completion across the organistion.

Investigating and resolving industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.

To develop and implement effective ER/IR strategies and programmes fostering positive staff engagement.

Ensure the development of fully compliant Health & Safety and data protection (GDPR) programmes across the organisation whilst fulfilling the role of Data Protection Officer. 

Managing relationships with unions & ensuring that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.

Develop the HR strategy in line with CCoI's vision and direction.

Ensure the development of an appropriate and effective performance management programme to deliver high performance working teams at national, regional and local level.

Ensure the provision of effective HR processes, systems, teams, policies and procedures to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Ensure consistency in the implementation of and compliance with HR policies and procedures across the organisation.

To lead in supporting the senior management team and the workforce in the communities to achieve the delivery of CCoI's business objectives and strategy. 

The Human Resources Manager will have overall responsibility for talent acquisition within CCoI and will personally demonstrates behaviour consistent with the values of the organisation and ensures this is reflected across the workforce, whereby all staff maintain an awareness of the primacy of the residents in relation to all organisational activities.

This role will require a strong and experienced leader with a proven ability in managing and developing teams and services and will require a self-driven energetic HR professional able to work with a diverse range of employees. This person will be responsible for managing relationships with unions, investigating and resolving industrial relations issues, recruitment, retention, talent management, training and development, change management and succession planning. Attributes and qualities should include:

Proven ability to manage HR within a health sector environment

A clear ability to develop HR policy and plans in line with a national vision and direction

Prior experienced in employee relations or industrial relations and dealing with unions

Strong knowledge of HR policies & procedures

In depth knowledge of employment legislations

Prior experience in Data Protection (GDPR) and Health & Safety requirements

Excellent written, presentational and verbal communication skills

Excellent diplomatic, influencing, persuading and negotiation skills

Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure

2 Key Responsibilities

Regulatory compliance - To coordinate the development and implementation, in consultation with the key stakeholders, national policies and guidelines in relation to HRM, GDPR and Health & Safety ensuring that they are fully compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and codes of practice/conduct.

Representational and Leadership role - to promote and support an organisational culture that supports high quality standards and high commitment as well as continuous self-reflection and self-development, including continued professional development.

Performance Management, Staff Development, Support and Team Building - to manage the performance and accountability relationships within the organization, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team.

Ensure the provision of best HR practice within CCoI.

• Work closely with the other members of the Senior Team to ensure the consistent delivery of an efficient HR service within the Organisation and work to increase the organisation's overall effectiveness.
• Provide effective leadership on employee relation matters and foster productive and effective relationships with staff and their representative bodies and preparation of documentation/submission with regards to IR issues and represent the Organisation at Third Party fora.

Payroll Management, Staff Records, Information Technology and Data Protection

• Oversight and responsibility for ensuring the highest standard of data integrity within the HR /Payroll Management information systems and full compliance with all relevant legislation including Data Protection.
• Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 1998 and 2003 and fulfill the role of Data Protection Office

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

A degree in in Human Resources (Essential)

Masters Level Qualification in Business or Human Resources (Desirable)

A minimum 3 years consecutive experience in a Senior HR role working within the Healthcare Sector (Essential)

Previous in depth experience of managing Trust in Care, disciplinaries and grievances to completion (Essential)

Previous in-depth experience of union management, Employee Relations and Industrial Relations investigations (Essential)

Positive experience of negotiating with Unions and Staff and engaging with WRC and similar bodies (Essential)

Comprehensive experience of employee relations, including a detailed knowledge of grievance and disciplinary issues

A thorough knowledge of current Irish and EU legislation relating to Employment Law. (Essential)

Thorough knowledge and understanding of HIQA requirements and safeguarding requirements including Trust in Care, and Children's First

An appropriate level of expertise in Irish and EU data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR:

o fulfil the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO)

o understanding of the processing operations carried out.

o understanding of information technologies and data security.

o knowledge of the business sector and the organisation; and

o ability to promote a data protection culture within the organisation.

Full Clean Drivers Licence

Details of the Role:

Salary Scale: Grade 8 equivalent EUR70,373 - EUR84,877 Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: National HR office in Kilcullen, County Kildare, attendance at other locations as appropriate.

This is a hybrid role.

Duration: Fulltime 40 hours - Permanent

Closing date:  5pm on Friday 19th April 2024

Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for immediate interview

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and r eference checking

Camphill is an equal opportunities employer