Human Resources Manager

**Job Title: Human Resources Manager**

Please note this position does not offer sponsorship for overseas applicants. Please also note that if you do not have the relevant experience required you will not be considered for this role.

Portobello Institute is seeking a part time HR Manager to support our continued growth. In this role, youll play a pivotal part in shaping and contributing to the evolution of our HR function. As we build and scale to meet the dynamic needs of the business, youll have the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You will work closely with our senior leadership team and will be able to grow in this role as the business continues to expand.

**Responsibilities**

• Work with Senior Leadership to underpin the people culture within Portobello Institute and embed its values within its delivery model and how we lead and manage our people.
• Review existing HR operations and contribute to the design and delivery of the HR operation function. Maximising digital automation where possible.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive and execute successful delivery of all HR programs including performance management, career development plans, staff planning & budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and advise managers on complex HR matters including sensitive employee relations issues.
• Operate as an expert to the business on employee relations and employment disputes.
• Proven ability to analyse complex HR issues, develop innovative solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Operate as an expert with a strong ability to collaborate with all internal teams with a one team approach
• Serve as a point of contact for employees; helping them navigate professional issues that impact their work and career growth
• Lead day-to-day activities related to HR policies, processes, and programs specific to Portobello Institute

**Change Management**

• Experience in leading and managing organisational change and restructuring efforts.
• Adaptability and the ability to guide employees through transitions.

**Communication and Interpersonal Skills**

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

**The Person**

• You believe, like us in the power of education to change the path of a persons life - the ideal candidate has participated in the education sector or another service sector and wants to get involved in the education sector.
• You are keen and ambitious for yourself and for the company you want to work in. You are innovative and have a positive mind-set.
• You have proven experience working as a HR Manager.
• You enjoy empowering others to stretch and surpass their own expectations.
• You display presence and demonstrate your passion with energy and desire for what you do. You are frank and sincere and communicate with clarity.
• A dual-minded approach: You are passionate and driven. You enjoy leading a team and can work independently. You genuinely like people and are good at understanding and communicating. You appreciate the value of building relationships and recognise the importance of everyones role in an organisation.

**About Portobello Institute**

We are committed to making education accessible to a wide student body. We are a small Institute with big ambitions and a student centric focus. Our size allows us to nurture the one in everyone - we know the name and ambitions of each of our students AND each of our employees. We are experts in Further education and are expanding rapidly into the Higher Education space and using innovative partnership solutions to meet the student needs. Our culture is a collaborative and agile environment for high-performing and effective people who want to grow and develop their careers. We stretch ourselves to raise the bar and are founded in the belief the impossible is possible!

**What Will You Need**

• Minimum of 3+ years working experience at HR Manager level
• Experience within a busy SME environment is crucial - if you have grown and developed the HR function within this environment this would be an advantage.
• Deep understanding of HR processes, especially hands-on experience in people culture, performance management and employee relations
• Deep understanding of Irish labour laws
• Incredibly business savvy; can quickly develop the business sense to offer relevant HR solutions
• Assertive and humble; can overcome resistance and effectively manage change
• Fast-paced and action-oriented; can comfortably operate in ambiguity with minimal guidance
• A positive can-do attitude; can navigate through the challenges and find solutions

**Salary**

€55K - €65K pro-rata DOE.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• County Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you managed Employment Law issues?
• Have you worked within the SME sector?

Education:

• Bachelors (required)

Experience:

• HR Manager: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in County Dublin, CO. Dublin

Application deadline: 26/03/2025Expected start date: 15/04/2025