HR Manager overseeing operations for Southern Europe within Agfa. Responsible for HR operations with a focus on Italy and Spain.
About the role
- Chief Human Resources Officer leading HR strategy and governance for an Education sector client. Advising senior leadership on HR matters while managing teams to deliver results.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and HR matters.
- Report on HR performance, strategy, and key plans.
- Ensure all HR activities follow University policies and regulations.
- Contribute to overall strategy and decision making.
- Lead or support key initiatives, using data to improve performance.
- Represent on committees and externally.
- Build and manage relationships with key external bodies and partners.
- Represent in sector groups and with government agencies.
- Lead and develop the HR function and strategy.
- Manage and support HR teams to deliver results.
- Build strong relationships.
- Lead industrial relations and ensure compliance with policies.
- Manage HR budgets and staff performance.
- Oversee planning, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Improve systems, processes, and service delivery.
- Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing standards are met.
- Develop and review policies and service agreements.
- Promote collaboration, efficiency, and best practice.
- Carry out additional duties as required by senior leadership.
- Delegate tasks as needed while retaining overall accountability.
Requirements
- A Level 8 degree (or equivalent).
- At least 5 years’ senior management experience in Human Resources (or a similar role) in a large, complex organisation.
- At least 5 years’ experience in strategic leadership, planning, and governance in a relevant function.
- Strong strategic planning and organisational skills, with the ability to turn organisational goals into team plans.
- Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, especially during periods of change.
- Experience using data to improve services for a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of HR information systems and data-driven HR practices.
- Experience promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (including gender equality).
- A Level 9 (or higher) qualification (advantageous).
- MCIPD or FCIPD accreditation (advantageous).
- Experience in the Irish public sector (advantageous).
- Experience leading HR transformation projects (advantageous).
- Experience managing complex industrial relations negotiations (advantageous).
- Experience working within an HR Business Partnering model (advantageous).
- Experience developing workforce planning strategies (advantageous).
- Experience creating and implementing talent acquisition strategies (advantageous).
Benefits
- Enrolment to Public Sector Pension scheme
- Tax Saver and Cycle to Work Schemes
- Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Optometry Centre – free eye tests and discounted glasses
- Sports facilities with discounted gym membership
- Facilitation of direct deductions from salary for Hospital Saturday Fund health plan/ Income Continuance Plan/Health Insurance Plan/Cornmarket financial advice plan
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