Grade V HR Generalist
Children’s Health Ireland JobsIreland13 days ago
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Purpose of the Role
The Generalist role is an essential role in Human Resources. The role is dynamic, action oriented and task focused, often involving working with HR systems and working as part of a team. As a Generalist, the post holder will be assigned to work in a specific HR team and a requirement of the role is that the post holder will be flexible and move teams depending on career development goals and evolving business requirements. Each team may require slightly different knowledge and expertise. Training and coaching will be provided to ensure generalists develop skills and competencies required for the role.
Current teams in HR are:
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Aoife Dineen [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 14 days prior to your commencement date.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
The Generalist role is an essential role in Human Resources. The role is dynamic, action oriented and task focused, often involving working with HR systems and working as part of a team. As a Generalist, the post holder will be assigned to work in a specific HR team and a requirement of the role is that the post holder will be flexible and move teams depending on career development goals and evolving business requirements. Each team may require slightly different knowledge and expertise. Training and coaching will be provided to ensure generalists develop skills and competencies required for the role.
Current teams in HR are:
- Talent Acquisition
- HR Business Services
- HRIS and Data Analytics
- HR Business Partnering
- Learning and Development
- Superannuation
- Medical HR
- Minimum Diploma level qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent, or willingness to complete same, or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience of working in HR in an acute health care organisation.
- Minimum 6 months experience of using HR systems
- Minimum 6 months HR experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
- Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Aoife Dineen [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 14 days prior to your commencement date.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
- November 10th
- December 15th
- January 7th 2026
- January 12th 2026 ( NCHD rotation only)
- February 9th 2026
- March 9th 2026
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