Why work at Barnardos?
Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.
We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.
What we can offer you?
As a People & Culture Executive, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential support to our services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. We also offer the following:
- Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
- Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
- Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
- Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
- Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members
What’s the role and service?
In your role as a People & Culture Executive, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of operational HR and payroll activities, with a particular focus on payroll preparation, validation and compliance.
The role acts as deputy to the People & Culture Team Lead, supporting operational continuity, quality assurance and the provision of guidance to HR administrative staff, while ensuring HR systems, payroll processes and administrative workflows operate accurately, consistently and in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.
What will my day to day look like?
- Provide guidance, advice, and support on employee /Community Employment (CE Scheme) matters.
- Support the implementation of agreed People & Culture policies and initiatives.
- Work collaboratively within the People & Culture team and across the wider organisation to ensure effective information flow and service delivery.
- Participate in People & Culture related projects, including system improvements and organisational initiatives such as diversity forums, staff wellbeing programmes, and employee groups.
- Support managers with recruitment and salary processing through the HR System/HRIS, along with payroll validation.
- Act as operational support and deputise for the People & Culture Team Leader, ensuring continuity in their absence.
- Provide support and cover to other colleagues in the People & Culture Team.
- Maintain operational oversight of Healthbox - HR information systems with end-to-end processing.
- Support in the overseeing of People & Culture workflows to ensure consistency, compliance, and accuracy.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory reporting.
- Provide guidance and informal supervision to People & Culture administrative staff.
- Act as an escalation point for system issues, problem‑solving, and testing of solutions, ensuring learning is fed back for continuous improvement.
What experience do I need?
- A minimum of 3 years’ directly relevant experience
- Experience working with HR systems and database(s) essential.
- Strong numerical skills are essential.
- A competent Microsoft Office Suite user
- Knowledge of employment legislation.
- IPASS training and experience desirable
Do I need a qualification?
- A qualification in Human Resources minimum level 7 or CIPD qualification
- Knowledge of employment law and its practical application for HR advice
- A full clean driving licence and access to the use of suitably insured car is desirable.
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Intervie Date: TBC
