Posted 02 July, 2026
HR Lead (EHR Programme) - UPMC Ireland Network
UPMC Senior Communities
Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2103652298
HR Lead (EHR Programme) - UPMC Ireland Network
Location: MacDonagh Office
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
The HR Lead will provide end-to-end HR support for the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Programme in UPMC Ireland, ensuring a seamless employee experience across the full lifecycle. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR administration, supporting workforce recruitment and retention, and acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, while partnering with the HR Business Partner on complex or escalated matters.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
Key Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience: (Essential)
Qualifications & Experience: (Desirable)
Salary: €33,000.00-€45,000.00 DOE per annum based on a 39 hour work week
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.
Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
AboutUPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
Location: MacDonagh Office
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
The HR Lead will provide end-to-end HR support for the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Programme in UPMC Ireland, ensuring a seamless employee experience across the full lifecycle. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR administration, supporting workforce recruitment and retention, and acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, while partnering with the HR Business Partner on complex or escalated matters.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including approval of positions, creating job descriptions, advertising roles, candidate screening, scheduling & participants in interviews and offer management.
- Onboarding of new hires including HRIS updating, issuing contracts of employment, compliance pre-employment checks, badge/equipment ordering, organizing first day agendas.
- Support induction processes to support effective integration into the programme.
- Act as the primary contact for employee and manager HR queries, providing accurate and timely advice.
- Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times.
- Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports as required.
- Support employee lifecycle activities, including administration, changes, and offboarding processes.
- Support in a culture of openness and inclusion with a number of communication activities.
- Escalate complex employee relations or policy matters to the HR Business Partner as appropriate ensuring they are informed of matters at all times.
Qualifications & Experience:
Key Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Solid generalist HR knowledge across core HR policies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced programme environment
- Proficiency in HR systems and data reporting tools
Qualifications & Experience: (Essential)
- Minimum 2 years Recruitment experience
- Minimum 2 years HR Administration experience
Qualifications & Experience: (Desirable)
- Third Level HR Qualification
- CIPD accredited
Salary: €33,000.00-€45,000.00 DOE per annum based on a 39 hour work week
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.
Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
AboutUPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.