An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grade VI Human Resources / SAP Officer based in Donegal Integrated Health Area (IHA), with HSE West and North West. This permanent, whole-time position sits at the heart of HR operations in one of Ireland’s largest health regions, offering meaningful career development for an experienced HR and SAP professional within the public health service.
⚠️ Internal Applicants Only: This competition is open exclusively to current employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies (as defined under WRC Agreement 161867). External applications will not be considered.
Role Overview
The Grade VI HR/SAP Officer will provide senior administrative and operational support across human resources and SAP functions within the Donegal Integrated Health Area. Working as part of the wider HSE West and North West HR structure — which spans Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway — this role carries a significant level of responsibility in supporting workforce management, HR systems, and service delivery across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Specific duties will be outlined in the full job specification. In general, a Grade VI HR/SAP Officer in the HSE would be expected to:
- Provide senior-level administrative support across HR and SAP functions for the Donegal IHA.
- Manage and maintain accurate employee records within the HSE SAP HR system.
- Support payroll processing, workforce planning, and HR reporting activities.
- Liaise with line managers, HR colleagues, and regional stakeholders on staffing and employment matters.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, employment legislation, and relevant WRC agreements.
- Contribute to process improvement and the ongoing development of HR systems and procedures.
- Supervise and support junior administrative staff where applicable.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the full campaign documentation. As an internal competition under WRC Agreement 161867, applicants must be current employees of the HSE, TUSLA, a Section 38 agency, or a designated statutory health agency. Candidates would typically be expected to demonstrate:
- Proven experience at Grade V level (or equivalent) within the HSE or a comparable health sector organisation.
- Working knowledge of HSE SAP HR systems and associated HR administration processes.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, people-focused environment.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred HR services within the public health sector.
Full eligibility criteria and person specification are available in the campaign documentation on Rezoomo.
Salary and Contract
This is a permanent, whole-time post.
Salary: €57,898 – €68,372 per annum (HSE Grade VI Clerical scale, 6-point scale, plus one long-service increment of €70,734), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026. Placement on the scale will be in accordance with HSE pay policy.
Location
The post is based in Donegal Integrated Health Area (IHA), which forms part of the wider HSE West and North West health region. Donegal IHA serves a large rural and dispersed population across one of Ireland’s most geographically expansive counties. The HR/SAP function supports services spanning primary care, community health, acute, and mental health settings throughout the area, making this a strategically important role with genuine regional impact.
About HSE West and North West
HSE West and North West is one of Ireland’s largest health regions, delivering integrated health and social care services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. The region employs thousands of health and social care professionals and is committed to providing safe, high-quality services to communities across the west and north-west of Ireland. Donegal IHA sits within this structure, operating with a strong local identity while connecting to the wider regional and national health system.
Application Details
Reference: L9005
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo. Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Aisling McDonald, Director of HR, Donegal/Sligo IHA
Email: Aisling.mcdonald@hse.ie
Tel: 074 912 3584
