The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s largest employer and public healthcare provider, delivering essential health and personal social services to the Irish population. We are seeking a dedicated Grade IV Human Resource Officer to join our recruitment team at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown in Dublin North, supporting our mission to provide world-class healthcare services.
About the Role
This permanent wholetime position offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive administrative support to the recruitment function within Connolly Hospital’s Human Resource Department. You will play a vital role in supporting the execution of Connolly Hospital and the Dublin North and East Region’s Recruitment Strategy, helping us attract and secure top talent for critical healthcare positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment processes from job posting through to candidate onboarding for various healthcare positions
- Manage recruitment administration including scheduling interviews, processing applications, and maintaining candidate databases
- Support recruitment strategy implementation across Connolly Hospital and Dublin North and East Region
- Facilitate communication between hiring managers, candidates, and HR recruitment team members
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and generate reports on recruitment metrics and outcomes
- Assist with recruitment events and job fairs to promote HSE employment opportunities
- Process employment documentation and ensure compliance with HSE recruitment policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent educational qualification
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in administrative roles, preferably in recruitment or HR environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for candidate and stakeholder interaction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems
- Understanding of recruitment processes and employment legislation
- Attention to detail for accurate processing of sensitive recruitment information
Preferred Qualifications
- Third level qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous experience in healthcare recruitment or public sector employment
- Knowledge of HSE recruitment procedures and healthcare staffing requirements
- CIPD membership or working towards HR qualification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary on Grade IV scale: ā¬35,256 – ā¬54,370 per annum (15 point scale)
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave
- Career development opportunities within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
- Professional training and development in recruitment and HR best practices
- Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
- Job security with permanent wholetime contract in essential public service
- Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing supports
Apply Now
Ready to make a difference in healthcare recruitment and support Ireland’s health services? Join our dedicated team at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and contribute to attracting exceptional talent to the HSE.
Application Deadline: October 3rd, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: CH20254221
For informal enquiries, contact:
- Emily Slattery, CHB Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
- Allyson Lynch, CHB Deputy Medical Manpower Manager: [email protected]
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
