Cpl is working with a specialist not-for-profit organisation that provides residential support to young people seeking international protection. We are currently seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead the HR function across the organisation. This is a standalone, pivotal leadership role, focused on recruitment, employee wellbeing, compliance, and development, while also holding responsibility for Data Protection (DPO) oversight. This role will play a central part in maintaining a positive, compliant, and inclusive work culture across multiple residential care centres.
This is a hybrid position, with 3 days onsite in Tullamore and 2 days working from home. (Probation period is fully onsite)
Regular travel to other service locations will also be required.
Responsibilities:
• Lead recruitment processes in line with Tusla and Children First standards. Manage vetting, contracts, and onboarding.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO). Ensure GDPR-compliant storage and processing of employee and client data.
• Provide HR advice to centre managers. Handle performance, grievance, and disciplinary matters with fairness and transparency.
• Be a visible presence across centres. Champion staff welfare, feedback forums, and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain the organisation’s Training Matrix. Oversee mandatory and CPD training, certification renewals, and e-learning rollout.
• Develop and implement HR policies in line with employment law and HIQA/Tusla regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate employee setup, updates, and benefit administration with payroll and finance teams.
Requirements:
• A degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a regulated care, non-profit, or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law, GDPR, and HR best practices.
• Experience across the full employee lifecycle: from recruitment to retention and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in and suitable for, please email your CV to
Skills:
hr manager onboarding admin
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