Human Resources Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR operations for Communicare Healthcare in alignment with our corporate mission and strategic goals. Communicare is a leading Irish healthcare provider renowned for delivering top-quality staffing solutions across private homes, hospitals, and residential care facilities throughout Ireland. As a family-managed and nurse-led business, we pride ourselves on core values of trust, quality, integrity, and passion, and we require a candidate who embodies these principles while bringing the skills and experience needed to develop and oversee HR functions across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall HR function including employee relations, training, development, performance management, compliance, and health and safety across all sites.
• Stay updated and ensure compliance with HR employment law and regulatory changes relevant to the organization.
• Provide strategic HR guidance and implementation support to the board and senior management team.
• Lead on key HR metrics and KPI reporting to assist business decision-making.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle to appoint highly capable staff aligned with organizational needs.
• Oversee training programs by assessing continuous professional development and training requirements company-wide.
• Serve as a primary contact for managers and staff to offer advice and support on employee relations issues.
• Support and advise managers on employee relations matters ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Coordinate with external bodies to monitor employment practice trends and recommend proactive strategies.
• Develop and update HR policies in line with legal and company changes.
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, welfare cases, and coach managers appropriately.
• Design and implement communication programs to disseminate key organizational messages to employees effectively.
• Conduct training sessions for managers on HR policies, procedures, and effective people management.

Essential Attributes and Skills

• Experience implementing HR systems and delivering HR projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Strong skills in employee relations and people management.
• Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent leadership with outstanding communication abilities to build effective partnerships.
• The capacity to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification or equivalent with 5 to 10 years proven success in a senior HR management position.
• Preferably recent experience in a senior HR role within the healthcare sector.
• Track record operating as a strategic partner within senior leadership teams.
• Skillful management of a diverse range of employee and industrial relations issues independently, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish employment legislation and its workplace application.
• Ability to confidently advise and challenge managers in a professional manner.
• Possession of a full driver’s license due to travel requirements linked to the role.

Additional Information

This role comes with a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, a benefits package, and access to a company pool car, mobile phone, and laptop. Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland. For enquiries, please contact the recruitment team directly.