HR Team Lead (Payroll, Recruitment and Compliance) - Grade VI (Full Time, Permanent)

HR Team Lead (Payroll, Recruitment and Compliance) – Permanent \& Full-Time

The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit a HR Team Lead in a Permanent \& Full-Time capacity to join the Human Resources (HR) Department. The successful candidate will provide operational leadership and professional support across key Human Resources functions. Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

The role of HR Team Lead includes but is not limited to:

• Lead, supervise, and support members of the HR team to ensure effective delivery of HR services.
• Act as the primary HR liaison with payroll services to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll-related transactions.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure achievement of departmental objectives and service level standards.
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns across clinical, academic, administrative, and support staff positions.
• Provide first-line advice and support to managers on employee relations matters.
• Support the management of disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, attendance management, and capability processes.

Applicants for the post must have:

• A relevant third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Human Resources Management, Business, Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' relevant HR experience, including experience in Payroll Coordination, Recruitment and Employee Relations (ER).
• Experience of supervising or leading a team.

Candidates for the post must ideally have:

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional body.
• Experience working within the healthcare, public sector, university, or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience supporting Industrial Relations (IR).

Closing Date for Applications is Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12noon.

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place Thursday 3 September 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae via Hirehive by clicking here.

Please contact [email protected] if you require a full job description.

Please note: all job offers are subject to References, Garda Vetting, Pre-Employment Medical and HSEland Training.

Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.