HR Manager

Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Deaf Village Ireland and other locations associated with Reach Deaf Services
Salary: €65,000-70,000 Per Annum
Contract duration: Permanent, Subject to probationary period and Garda Vetting

Summary:
Reach Deaf Services are seeking a dedicated HR Manager to join our team in the voluntary sector—someone who is passionate about supporting people, championing diversity and inclusion, and shaping a positive workplace culture. This role offers autonomy to lead HR initiatives, flexible working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave, and a generous pension scheme. If you are looking for a long-term opportunity where you can truly make a difference, carry out a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us:

• We offer a competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous employer pension
• 25 Days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity Leave
• Learning and Development opportunities with a focus on personal and professional progression
• Free Parking
• A job with purpose, working as part of a diverse and inclusive team
• Paid Sick Leave

Duties and Responsibilities:
Below are the key areas of responsibility; (This list is not exhaustive)

• Deliver a professional HR service across all areas of Reach Deaf Services this includes acting as the senior point of contact for all HR queries within the organisation, addressing all queries in a timely manner and supporting managers through the management of employee performance – probationary period, grievances, disciplinaries and performance management processes
• Supporting the continuous improvements needed for the digital HR system ensuring employee data quality is maintained
• Manage Large scale strategic HR projects across the organisation as needed
• Be fully abreast of all current HR legislation and ensure changes implemented appropriately within Reach Deaf Services – Advise and support managers on developments in employment law, best practice and practical applications to assist in staff management. Review Employment Handbook annually.
• Identify training and development needs within the organisation and ensure consistent practices are applied in a professional manner supporting HIQA standards and requirements from CORU and other legislative bodies facilitating the delivery of a Professional service across the organisation
• In partnership with the Data Protection Officer ensure that all data protection requirements are in place
• Managing key stakeholder relationships with other departments as well as with HSE, Union, supplier or CORU representatives.
• Reporting key HR metrics on a monthly basis for the Board and identifying any HR risks that may escalate with a focus on progression and improvement
• Provide support and guidance to the CEO with regard to any staffing/ employment issues and any changes in legislation around HR & governance
• Oversee Garda vetting procedures for the organisation ensuring all staff are correctly vetted and records maintained.
• Management of best practice recruitment processes
• Provide support to the facilities manager in ensuring organisational safety statements are relevant and up to date
• Ensure structures are in place to provide Reach Deaf Services staff, and service users effective interpretation of ISL and English
• To monitor the functioning of the centres to ensure compliance with the National Standards and children and vulnerable adults’ regulations
• Manage the culture plan for the organisation across all departments
  • Company values advocate
  • Staff engagement
  • Diversity and inclusion plans

Other duties

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings/training as required
• Participate in internal supervision and performance management process
• To adhere to all Reach Deaf Services policies and procedures

The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive. There will be a number of HR initiatives / projects each year that the HR Manager will be required to manage or lead.

Knowledge and Experience

• Appropriate 3^rd level qualification in Human Resource Management
• Competent in ISL to a minimum of QQI level 4 or willingness to learn ISL to QQI Level 4
• Ideally CIPD qualified or equivalent

Essential:

• Strategic mindset and future leaning
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and People Focused
• Empathic
• Proactive engagement in ambiguous situations
• Effective Operational Management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience of managing people
• Problem solving and analytical Skills
• Some travel requirements
• Availability to work flexible hours

Do you not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all qualification criteria.

At Reach Deaf Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email Recruitment@reachdeafservices.ie Application submission deadline will be close of business 20^th of April 2025.

If you require further details on this role, please contact me directly at KHarris@reachdeafservices.ie

All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting

Kristina Harris
HR Generalist
Reach Deaf Services