Assistant National Director – Corporate Business Partner, HR

About the role

The Assistant National Director, Corporate Business Partner for National Human Resources will support the Chief People Officer in delivering strategic HR services across the Health Service Executive. Based at Dr Steevens’ Hospital, this senior role contributes to shaping HR policy, driving organisational change and ensuring effective partnership with business units.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the National Director in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Act as a corporate business partner, providing HR advice and solutions to senior leaders.
• Coordinate and monitor HR projects, programmes and initiatives across the national network.
• Support workforce planning, talent management and employee relations activities.
• Prepare reports, analyses and presentations for senior management.

Required profile

• Relevant professional experience in HR within a large public or healthcare organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work at senior management level and influence decision‑making.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position within a respected public health service.
• Opportunity to influence national HR policy and practice.
• Professional development and career progression pathways.
• Collaborative work environment in a leading healthcare institution.