Human Resources Manager (Full-Time, 6 Months Fixed-Term)

Role Overview

Saoirse Domestic Violence Services is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and develop our people function during a six-month contract.

This is an opportunity to make a practical difference in a values-led organization supporting people affected by domestic violence. You’ll help SDVS attract and retain talented staff, strengthen learning and management capability, and support a respectful, inclusive and trauma-informed workplace.

• Full-Time, 6 Months Fixed-Term Contract.

• This role is part of the Human Resources Team.

• Salary: Pro-rated equivalent of €60,000.00 per annum

• Benefits: All employee benefits outlined below.

• Commitment to work–life balance and staff wellbeing.

Employee Benefits

• Pension: The company will contribute into My Future Fund State pension should you be eligible.

• Annual leave: As an employee of SDVS, you will receive 30 days annual leave per annum pro rata for the duration of your fixed-term contract.

• Company Day: At SDVS, Good Friday is offered as an additional day off.

• Doctor visits: Employee well-being is important to us at SDVS. We offer employees €35 contribution towards 2 GP visits per year.

• Digital Doctor: Free access to a digital doctor for employees and their families.

• Education Support: At SVDS we offer an Education Assistance policy for employees to apply for funding towards further education.

• Training & Development: Access to excellent training opportunities and continuous professional development.

• Well-being App: All employees have access to the Wisdom app to support employees in all 4 pillars of their well-being.

• EAP: We offer a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families to avail of counselling support confidentially.

• Wellbeing Days: We host several employee wellbeing activities across the year for employees to take time out to focus on team building and their own wellbeing.

You’ll lead both key projects and the day-to-day work of the HR function. Your priorities will include:

• Building a learning and development framework, including management development and individual development pathways.

• Overseeing mandatory training, professional development and the launch and ongoing operation of our TalentLMS.

• Leading recruitment, induction and onboarding, while strengthening our candidate experience and recruitment pipeline.

• Developing staff engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives, and chairing the Employee Engagement & Well-Being Committee.

• Overseeing HR policies, systems, records, reporting and compliance, including employment law, safeguarding and data protection.

• Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and leadership capability.

• Managing and developing the HR & Training Executive, including regular team and line management meetings.

This is not an exhaustive job description. Full job description available in our recruitment pack.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have a Level 8 honors degree or equivalent CIPD qualification in a relevant discipline, at least five years’ relevant HR experience, including two years at management level, and experience in team leadership and staff development.

You’ll also bring:

• Knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.

• Understanding of HR in the not-for-profit sector.

• Experience developing and monitoring policies, procedures and service standards.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• A full, clean driving license and access to your own transport, as travel between SDVS locations is required.

• Proof of your legal permission to work in Ireland.