Training and HR Coordinator in Dublin

About the Role

St John of God University Hospital is a leading provider of compassionate, person-centred mental health care in Ireland. As an acute university teaching hospital, we offer a full continuum of mental health services through both inpatient and outpatient programmes. Our expert multidisciplinary teams support individuals experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. We also deliver specialist programmes in areas including Eating Disorders, Addiction, Psychiatry of Later Life, and Adolescent Mental Health, alongside unique services. Our care is grounded in our core values of hospitality, compassion, and respect, with a strong emphasis on dignity, recovery, and personalised care pathways.

As an affiliated of University College Dublin, we also collaborate with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and the University of Limerick, we are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing clinical research to improve patient outcomes. As a Mental Health Commission-approved centre under the Mental Health Act 2001, we maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and governance. With 180 inpatient beds and a growing portfolio of innovative outpatient services, we accept referrals nationally and internationally. Our aim is to be a centre of hope and recovery for individuals and families across all stages of mental health.

Working as an integral member of the Human Resources Team, the Training & HR Coordinator will provide effective HR administrative and training coordination support across the organisation. Training coordination, induction and compliance will be the primary focus of the role. The postholder will work closely with HR colleagues, line managers and employees to support the completion of mandatory training requirements, identify barriers to compliance and assist in finding practical solutions to encourage engagement and timely completion. The role will also provide support across other HR activities as required, contributing to the effective delivery of HR services.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and service. They will demonstrate initiative, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation. This role will suit someone who is keen to develop their skills and experience within a small, supportive and motivated HR Team, while contributing to the delivery and continuous improvement of HR and training services.

Details

Location: Stillorgan, Dublin

Contract Type: Full time

Salary: €36,470–€56,018 per year

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Requirements

· 3 years’ experience in a busy HR office desirable.

· 2 years’ experience in a training role.

· Degree in HR or equivalent experience.

· Advanced Excel skills.

· Experience with HRIS and online learning systems desirable.

· Knowledge of Irish employment legislation.

· Experience in continuous improvement.

· Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels.

· Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.

· Sound judgement, discretion and a professional approach.

· Positive, proactive team player who demonstrates initiative.

· Solution-focused, with a systematic approach to problem-solving and improving processes.

· Ability to promote training compliance, follow up on outstanding training and work with employees and managers to overcome barriers to completion.

· Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.

· Customer-focused, approachable and committed to treating others fairly and respectfully.

Willingness to learn, develop and adapt to changing business needs.