HR Business Manager
JOB_53825211125799Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin CityWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Human ResourcesIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
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HR Business Manager
Your new company
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-state body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn. The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 20,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
Your new role
The Business Manager role is a senior role within the Human Resources function, working very closely with the Director of Human Resources. The role drives engagement within and external of the Human Resources team, ensuring that the HR component parts align with the strategic objectives of the LDA.
This role supports the delivery of the wider Human Resources agenda, driving collaboration and organisational effectiveness by engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
The role will work across departments, supporting collaboration, consistency, and the smooth execution of priority initiatives.
This role supports the delivery of the wider Human Resources agenda, driving collaboration and organisational effectiveness by engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
The role will work across departments, supporting collaboration, consistency, and the smooth execution of priority initiatives.
This position is ideal for a collaborative, motivated and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to broaden their skill set whilst contributing to strategic and day-to-day project and business management activities.
This role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources.
This role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be a trusted advisor, sounding board and key support to the Director of Human Resources on strategic and operational items across the Agency.
- Undertake a review of the systems, processes and procedures of the HR function with a view to recommending and rolling out an HR Optimisation programme.
- Act as a delegate for the Director of Human Resources in projects and meetings, where appropriate.
- The business manager will be required to lead or provide input into ad-hoc projects, as required. This will require agility, strong multitasking capabilities and a high level of comfort with ambiguity.
- Foster engagement, knowledge sharing and strong communication across the Human Resources team to promote cohesion and collaboration, while proactively addressing and removing any roadblocks.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across the Agency to develop a deep understanding of day-to-day and strategic priorities, enabling effective support to the Human Resources Director and wider business in delivery of the business agenda and workflow.
- Collaborate with the Governance team to support the Governance Framework, assisting in the development, management and continuous implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business activities in compliance with the governance framework of the LDA.
- Contribute to working groups on Risk Management and Internal Control activities and support Business Unit SMEs in delivering presentations on strategic policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly reports for Executive Management Team and Board meetings, and other ad hoc reporting requirements. This will include working with the EMT to track and report progress on the Agency’s key management initiatives.
- Prepare and coordinate the delivery of the HR function's annual work plan in collaboration with the HRBP Lead and L & D Manager.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrates exceptional communication and organisational skills
- Ability to plan and execute projects on time and within budget
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- A collaborative team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, who builds strong working relationships
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to foster long-term partnerships
- Proven horizon scanning and anticipatory skills
- Adaptable and agile in a dynamic environment
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Self-starter, who values autonomy and operates effectively with minimal direction
- Takes a strategic agency-wide perspective
- Solution orientated with a can-do attitude
- Maintains composure under pressure
- Strong leadership skills, able to guide, influence and achieve outcomes through others
- Embraces the open nature of the role and thrives in an environment with broad scope and evolving challenges
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- Third level qualification, or equivalent, in Business, Project Management or a related discipline.
- A qualification in Human Resources would be a strong advantage.
- Minimum five years’ experience working in a comparable senior role.
- Deep experience in stakeholder relationship management.
- Leadership experience in enhancing business unit, departmental and wider organisational collaboration and effectiveness.
What you'll get in return
- 37‑hour working week Mon–Thu: 9:00–17:30, Fri: 9:00–17:00
- Hybrid working: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
- 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays and discretionary company days
- Life Assurance: 4× annual salary
- Income Continuance Scheme
- TaxSaver commuter tickets
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Parental Leaves with salary top up after 1 year's service for Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- Learning & development opportunities
- Referral scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Short‑Term Incentive (Bonus) Scheme
- Exposure to industry experts across multiple disciplines
- Opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting, high impact projects
What you need to do now
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HR Business ManagerJOB_538252111257992026-03-182026-06-16
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