Human Resources Manager

Title: Human Resources Manager

Reports : Head of HR

Direct Reports: HR Officer HR Coordinator Recruitment Administrator Facilities & Office Coordinator Reception & Office Administrator

Contract type:Specified Purpose Contract (maternity leave cover until December 2027)

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday 9am 5pm

Location:The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working.

Office days:Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday

Who we are:

Every three minutes someone in Ireland hears the words Youve got cancer. At the Irish Cancer Society we understand the physical emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.

As Irelands leading cancer charity we work across every area of cancer from prevention and early detection through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.

Our people are at the heart of everything we order to achieve our vision we need to attract recruit and support the best people enabling them to be successful and fulfilled in their roles and facilitating the achievement of the Societys strategic goals.

We are looking for a HR Manager to join our team to provide maternity leave cover. If you are passionate about creating a great experience for employees in an environment that allows them to thrive in their roles; delivering a seamless support service for staff and management; and being a trusted leader in an impactful organisation this role is for you.

Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.

What youll do

As HR Manager you will oversee the day to day operations of the HR Department in an effective and efficient manner. The main duties and responsibilities will be:

Leadership and relationship management

• Provide trusted best practice advice and comprehensive HR to the management team in line with current employment legislation.

• Lead manage motivate and inspire your direct reports and the wider team ensuring a culture of high performance learning innovation and development through effective recruiting training team building and succession planning.

• Establish and strengthen collaborative relationships both internal and external with managers and teams across the organisation.

• Manage and maintain relationships with the Societys external advisors including pension advisors employment lawyers and other professional advisors and service providers.

HR practice

• Manage oversee and participate in HR practice across all elements of the employee life cycle including recruitment attraction and onboarding; performance management; learning and development; compensation and benefits; employee engagement and wellbeing ensuring alignment with the needs of the Society and the People Strategy.

• Manage and oversee the administration of the monthly payroll and benefits processes as well as conducting annual benchmarking exercises.

• Continuously review processes procedures and systems in a proactive manner and implement improvements as required in line to deliver an excellent employee experience.

• Manage the HR Facilities and staffing budgets to include the annual budget submission and monthly variance reviews. Work with the Finance manager as necessary.

• Promote and support employee engagement and wellbeing activities and initiatives across the Society.

• Act as HR Data Owner ensuring departmental compliance with GDPR as well as in relation to all employee data.

Compliance and reporting

• Work with the Head of HR to oversee the effective management and resolution of all employee & industrial relations issues in accordance with employment legislation policies and best practice.

• Ensure metrics reflecting the work of the HR department are maintained on a monthly and annual basis and conduct reporting as required.

• Work with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure Health and Safety practices and documentation are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with the relevant legislation and best practice.

• Ensure regular reviews of HR policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook are carried out including the creation of new policies to reflect changes in legislation or organisational practices and in line with the needs of the Society.

• Proactively keep abreast of legislation changes and upcoming developments and ensure appropriate action is taken as required.

• Uphold and promote the Societys values demonstrating leadership on workplace equality diversity and inclusion.

Who you are

• A people person:You will have excellent stakeholder management and people skills. Youll have an ability to bring together and inspire your direct team and people across the organisation. You work well with a wide range of people and build strong trusted relationships.

• Passionate and proactive:You always keep employee experience front of mind and you will be proactive about identifying ways to improve the employee experience and ensure a consistent and fair experience for all.

• A great communicator:You have excellent communication skills whether talking to a team engaging with staff at all levels across the organisation delivering a presentation or writing reports. You produce high quality and engaging communications.

• Technology savvy:you will have a high level of proficiency in the MS Office suite and experience of working with databases and HR systems as well as using technology to support internal processes.

• A problem solver:Youre curious enjoy figuring things out finding solutions and working around and through issues. Youre able to identify and articulate risks and challenges identify solutions and problem solve. Youre highly organised logical and clear thinking.

Your qualification and experience

• Third level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. HR Management or a general organisation/ management discipline or equivalent on the job experience.

• Experience of hands-on HR management and people management. The Irish Cancer Society measures experience by the quality of the experience gained rather than number of years worked.

• Experience managing and approving payroll preferable.

• High level of proficiency in database/HR management systems (Experience with HR Locker preferable) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Working knowledge and understanding of Republic of Ireland employment and Health and Safety legislation

• Understanding of the current HR priorities particularly in a charity organisation.

  
  

This contract is a specified purpose contract for the purpose of covering maternity and associated leave of the post holder. This contract will end on the return to work of the post holder.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to Sofia Fabiano Recruitment Administrator by email to

The closing date for applications is 2nd September 2026.

Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be.

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES

Some of our benefits:

• 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent plus public holidays Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)

• Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.

• Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)

• Flexitime

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3% 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.

• Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)

• Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme

• Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)

• Paid Family Leave (Maternity Paternity Adoptive Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)

• Learning and Development Programmes

• Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Optional Flu vaccine provided