Our Client seeks an Organisational Development Manager to join its corporate services team and will hold an open competition to fill this position. The post is based in their offices in Dublin 2. They operate a Blended Working Policy where staff may work up to 60% of their hours remotely.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, the Grade 7 Organisational Development Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the business operations by facilitating the delivery of a strategic objective to develop the organisational capacity within an inclusive, values-led environment. Key duties of this role are the development of a workforce planning process, the design of a learning and development strategy and responsibility for the performance management process.
The Organisational Development Manager role also encompasses day-to-day HR responsibilities such as recruitment, onboarding of new staff and development of HR policies and procedures.
This role provides an opportunity for significant growth for individuals wishing to expand their knowledge, skills and expertise. It offers a dynamic environment where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. Individuals will have the chance to engage with diverse challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to impactful projects in a vital sector.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Workforce Planning:
• Lead on the development of a workforce planning process and plan which as a first step will involve an organisational review to assess the alignment between strategic objectives and operational activities to identify gaps or areas for improvement.
Talent and Leadership Development:
• Design a tailored learning and development strategy to build technical,
regulatory and leadership capabilities within the organisation.
• Develop strategies for enhancing organisational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Bring experience and thought leadership to organisational and people related strategy and execution.
Performance Management:
• Review and manage the performance management programme.
• Work with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
Embedding our client's Values:
• Translate the values into tangible behaviours and practices across teams
and conduct regular reviews of team culture to ensure alignment with values with an overall goal of increasing staff engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with the SMT to champion the culture and values of the organisation.
Recruitment:
• Manage the recruitment process by liaising with colleagues to develop relevant job specifications, and work with external recruitment consultants to effectively advertise roles and ensure effective shortlisting of candidates.
• Manage onboarding of new staff members, including completion of relevant paperwork, arranging necessary inductions and organising any training required.
• Manage the service delivery of external recruitment consultants.
Human Resources:
• Engage and consult with external HR consultants and manage service delivery of same.
• Review and develop the Human Resource Handbook for our client.
• Review and develop standard operating procedures for HR processes.
• Manage employee records and HR documentation including reports and interaction with payroll as needed.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must meet the following essential requirements prior to their appointment:
• A third level qualification (at Level 8) in HRM or an equivalent related discipline with 5 years’ of relevant experience.
• Candidates must have unconditional authorisation to live and work in Ireland.
Skills and Experience
• At least 3 years' experience in a senior organisational development, HR, or workforce planning role, with a focus on strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, talent development, or organisational effectiveness.
• Proven experience leading workforce planning projects, including
conducting organisational reviews and aligning workforce structures with strategic objectives.
• Experience designing and implementing learning and development
strategies that enhance technical, regulatory, and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing performance management processes, including developing frameworks, coaching managers, and embedding best practices.
• Experience embedding organisational values into HR processes and
culture, with a track record of driving employee engagement and retention.
How to Apply
Complete the application from in full and submit via the online application portal by 21st March 2025 at 12 noon.
