Head of Human Resources: Dublin Region & Group Office

Head of Human Resources: Dublin Region & Group Office

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Chief People Officer

Service Reporting Relationship: Hospital CEO

Bon Secours Health System is Ireland's largest independent hospital group, delivering exceptional care through our five acute hospitals and care services across Ireland. As a not-for-profit healthcare organisation rooted in compassion, integrity and service, we are committed to providing world-class patient care while creating an exceptional workplace for our people.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Human Resources to lead our HR function across Bon Secours Hospital Dublin and the Group Office. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working closely with the Hospital CEO and senior leadership team, this is a key strategic leadership role with the opportunity to influence the future of our workforce and organisational culture.

About the Role

As Head of HR, you will partner with executive and clinical leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that support organisational excellence, employee engagement and exceptional patient care.

You will lead a high-performing HR team, oversee the full employee lifecycle, champion organisational change and ensure best practice across all aspects of human resource management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded HR leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy across Bon Secours Hospital Dublin and Group Office.
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver workforce planning and organisational development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and a high-performance culture.
• Lead organisational change and transformation projects aligned to our strategic plan.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and Irish employment legislation.
• Develop talent, succession planning and leadership capability across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with HR governance, accreditation and regulatory requirements including JCI and HIQA standards.
• Work collaboratively with Finance on workforce planning and budget management.
• Represent HR as a member of both the Hospital Management Team and Group HR Management Team.

Eligibility Criteria

We're looking for an experienced HR leader who brings:

• A third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline (CIPD qualification desirable).
• Significant senior HR leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and employee relations.
• Proven experience leading organisational change and transformation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach and develop teams.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational delivery.
• Healthcare experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of people and culture within one of Ireland's leading healthcare organisations. You'll play a key leadership role, influence strategic decisions, and help create an environment where our people and the communities we serve can thrive.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact us.