Clerical Officer Grade IV – Medical Manpower Operations & Support to the Regional Head of HR  

Clerical Officer Grade IV – Medical Manpower Operations & Support to the Regional Head of HR

For more than 100 years, Bon Secours Hospital Cork has been meeting community needs and achieving break through medical advances in care. We are committed to providing our patients and their families with the very best care and the very best experience. Bon Secours has 5 technologically advanced hospitals located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Tralee and Limerick and a Care Village in Cork.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly skilled professionals, we are committed to delivering compassionate and personalised care to our community.  We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our team as a Clerical Officer Grade IV in Medical Manpower who will play a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions to both Medical Manpower and Human Resources.

Post: Full-time, Permanent position.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Remuneration: €36, 470- €56, 018 per annum LSI. (Commensurate with experience).

Our competitive compensation and benefits package is continually reviewed and adjusted in line with market trends.

Essential Eligibility Criteria:

- A relevant administration/business/HR qualification is desired.

- Proven experience in a clerical or administrative role

- Hospital experience particularly in an acute healthcare setting is desirable.

- Ability to co-ordinate recruitment campaigns, manage pre-employment checks (clearances, work permits), and issue contracts after validation.

- Skill in handling NCHD permits and visas ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.

- Capability to maintain NCHD tracking/HR systems, assist with inductions, and manage rosters and time and attendance efficiently

- Strong ability to maintain employee records, advise on HR policies (sick pay, attendance), and contribute to HR metrics and continuous improvement.

- Organisational skills to manage workloads, maintain recruitment files, and provide administrative support to HR/Medical Manpower teams

- Proficient use of MS Office including Excel, Workday and TAMS is a key advantage

- Flexibility is required in terms of duties and responsibilities and cross cover arrangements

- Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, management, and external stakeholders, while maintaining confidentiality and managing queries

- Provide comprehensive high level administration support to the Regional Head of HR including:

- Managing diary commitments

-  Meeting/Committee liaison providing support by preparing reports and managing meeting documentation

- Minute meetings with key stakeholders as required e.g. Unions, Employee. Team meetings

- Data analytics and support in interpreting KPI data and managing workforce planning meetings

- Project Work

Informal enquiries to: Oonagh van Laren Head of HR.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd November 2026

How to apply: Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Orla Fitzgerald, Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

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 [email protected]

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork

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