Job Overview
The Grade VII Human Resources Manager Wexford role at Wexford General Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to lead and support key HR functions within a dynamic acute hospital environment. This permanent whole-time position plays a vital role in workforce planning, employee relations, and the delivery of high-quality HR services aligned with national HSE policies.
Working as part of the HSE Dublin and South East region, the successful candidate will contribute to strategic HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with public sector standards and best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive HR management support to hospital management and clinical teams.
- Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, employment legislation, and public service agreements.
- Manage HR metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics to inform decision-making.
- Contribute to organisational change initiatives and service improvement projects.
- Supervise and support HR team members in delivering efficient HR services.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in a HR management role, preferably within the public or healthcare sector.
- Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and public sector HR frameworks.
- Proven experience managing employee relations cases.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Grade VII (0582) pay scale in accordance with national public sector agreements.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and associated superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Wexford General Hospital, County Wexford, operating within the HSE Dublin and South East health region. The hospital provides a wide range of acute services to the local population and surrounding areas.
The role forms part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, committed to delivering safe, high-quality health and social care services.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: WGH202613
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Grade VII 0582
Advertisement Type: External
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
For full details of the role and post-specific requirements, please review the official job specification and apply online via:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/94735
Recruitment Enquiries:
Katrina Codd, Recruitment Department, General Hospital
Email: katrinae.codd@hse.ie
Telephone: 053 9114682
Informal Enquiries:
Nicola Dillon, Grade VIII Head of HR, Wexford General Hospital
Email: nicola.dillon@hse.ie
Telephone: 053 9197025 / 087 1134307
Proposed Interview Date: Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 26 March 2026, 3:00 PM
