Why work at Barnardos?

At Barnardos we seek to ensure that we have the best people working with us to support our work with children and families. The benefits of working with Barnardos are designed to promote continual professional development and a work-life balance for the most rewarding working experience.

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Positive working environment with family friendly ethos and work – life balance policy
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• An opportunity to help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families by working in a trauma informed way
• Access to regular trauma informed support and supervision
• Ongoing support and access to training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive team
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members
• Regular Breath, Body and mind sessions to support staff well-being

Job Description

Post:                 People and Culture Partner

Location:                    4 Christchurch Square, Dublin City, D08DT63, flexibility, & travel required

Responsible to:       People and Culture Manager

Works with:                P&C team, management, employees, outside agencies and volunteers

Job Purpose

To provide People and Culture and Human Resource guidance, advice and support to managers and employees of Barnardos. To manage the Health and Safety function within Barnardos. To oversee the development and implementation of P&C policy and procedures in line with prevailing good practice and current legislation.

Core Job Requirements

• Manage the recruitment, selection and probation process ensuring that timely and appropriate talent acquisition. Work with line managers to ensure the recruitment and probation period is managed in line with best practice.
• To ensure People and Culture (P&C) practice is in line with legislation and prevailing good practice.
• Develop and manage the implementation of policies and procedures required by and in line with legislation and P&C and Health & Safety best practice.
• To support the design and implementation of various P&C initiatives in a proactive manner.
• Support line managers in managing their teams in line with P&C best practice.
• Deal proactively with, and support managers on employee relations issues as they arise. Working with individuals or groups of employees and their representatives to resolve issues.
• Provide a P&C 'helpdesk' facility for both staff and management.
• Work with other members of the P&C team and with other teams, in completing projects.
• Provide advice and support to the P&C team as required.
• Work closely with line managers to ensure Barnardos approach to Health and Safety is compliant with legislation and best practice, to review and sign off on all safety statements and risk assessments that are due for renewal and annually.
• Develop and deliver P&C, HR and Health and Safety training and workshops for staff and managers.
• Carry out Health and Safety audits on an annual basis to ensure prevailing good practice. Provide reports of this work to the Board through the Audit Committee.
• Provide Health and Safety updates to the Senior Management Team, the Board and the Audit Committee, as required.Provide
• and attend the Community Employment management meetings of the Shops / Retail and any other Barnardos CE schemes.

Requirements Specific to this Post

• To work in partnership with managers and staff across the organisation.
• To understand varied needs across the organisation and to provide pro-active and responsive P&C and Health & Safety support.
• To proactively develop and lead specified P&C initiatives working in collaboration with the P&C team and other managers (for example Employee Survey).
• Act as Health and Safety Officer for the National Office.
• Flexibility to travel to Barnardos sites to attend meetings / provide training when required.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and influence others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative and seek direction when appropriate
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to bring projects to completion within a reasonable timeframe
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to write accurate and clear reports
• Employment Law knowledge, including knowledge of the Employee Relations system in Ireland and relevant institutions.
• Ability to give clear and accurate analysis matters pertaining to Employee Relations
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a People and Culture Generalist / Advisor
• Previous experience of working in a Health and Safety role an advantage.

Qualifications

• CIPD or Third level relevant qualification in Human Resources Management related field.
• A qualification in Health & Safety is an advantage such as IOSH or NEBOSH.

Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.