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Director at Morgan McKinley - Business Support | HR | Multilingual | Marketing
Based in Dublin, the HR Operations Manager is a senior HR leadership role responsible for overseeing HR operations and systems, ensuring the effective management of HRIS and service delivery across key HR functions. Leading a team across multiple areas, the role focuses on driving operational excellence, process improvements, and strategic HR initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Offering a hybrid model of 2 days in office, 3 days from home, with parking available.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of remuneration policies, ensuring alignment with government legislation, sector directives, and best practices.
* Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on pay structures, conditions of service, and workforce planning to support organisational goals.
* Oversee HR system reporting, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate data for decision-making, statutory compliance, and stakeholder reporting.
* Manage a team of 15 HR professionals across two key functions, fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring service excellence, and supporting professional development.
* Drive process improvements across HR operations, optimising workflows, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with organisation's policies.
* Act as the key liaison with government bodies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and representing the organisation’s interests in policy discussions.
* Work closely with IT to plan and implement system upgrades, introducing new functionalities that improve HR service delivery with minimal disruption.
* Oversee HR vendor relationships, ensuring systems and services meet university needs while managing budgets and procurement in line with financial policies.
* Lead and contribute to key HR initiatives and organisational-wide projects, driving innovation, employee engagement, and strategic workforce planning.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a senior role within a large organisation, preferably within the public sector.
* Relevant Degree in HR.
* Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, drive change, and manage conflict effectively.
* Experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
* Proficient in HR systems, with a strong preference for Core HR software.
* In-depth understanding of employment legislation and compliance requirements.
* Skilled in interpreting regulations and public sector policies to provide strategic guidance to senior leadership.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Higher Education
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