HR Manager Healthcare, Cork

A well-established voluntary healthcare organisation in Cork is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager

to join its senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a broad standalone HR leadership role with responsibility across strategic and operational HR, employee relations, workforce planning, compliance, and organisational development.

4-day or 5-day working week available

Fully onsite- Blackrock Cork

Key Responsibilities

Lead the HR function across all areas including employee relations, industrial relations, recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, L&D, and HR compliance

Partner with senior leadership and department heads to support organisational strategy and operational delivery

Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and trade union engagement processes

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HIQA standards, HSE SLA obligations, GDPR, and HR best practice

Oversee HR systems, staff records, onboarding, succession planning, and reporting/KPI tracking

Support staff wellbeing, occupational health initiatives, internal communications, and employee engagement activities

Requirements

Third-level qualification in HR or related discipline

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HR management role within healthcare or another regulated environment

Strong industrial and employee relations experience, including disciplinary and grievance management

Knowledge of healthcare/public sector HR compliance frameworks including HIQA and HSE environments

This role would suit a hands‑on HR leader who is equally comfortable operating strategically at executive level while managing day‑to‑day HR operations in a complex healthcare setting.

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