Board Member with HR Expertise

The Organisation:

St. Helena’s Childcare Centre strives to provide a high-quality childcare service for children and their families living in the Finglas area. We offer a range of affordable childcare options to enable parents to avail of educational, training and work opportunities. We provide a holistic curriculum for children that merges all areas of their life and development and allows each child to reach their full potential.

The Role:

St. Helena’s Childcare Centre is seeking a board member with HR expertise. 

Role Requirements and Key Responsibilities Include:

• Advise and guide the board on HR matters, best practice and all aspects pertaining to HR and employment.
• Evaluate and monitor the adequacy of HR policies and procedures and ensure the organisation is compliant with best practice principles.
• Help establish and lead an HR sub-committee.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Thorough knowledge of HR policies and employment law in Ireland.
• Ability to evaluate policies and give well-considered advice to the board.
• Must have held a senior HR role within an organisation in Ireland.
• Must be available to attend board meetings and committee meetings as required.
• Experience in the voluntary/not-for-profit sector or childcare field in Ireland would be welcomed
• Previous board experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Alignment with the mission and values of the organisation.

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Board Member:

• Comply with the charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Act in the best interest of the charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.
• Manage the assets of your charity.

Board Meetings:

There is a minimum of six board meetings a year at the most suitable times for board members. Meetings run for approximately 1.5 hours in duration and are held in-person at St Helena’s Childcare Centre, Finglas, Dublin 11, although it is possible for occasional online attendance.

Sub-committees:

This board member will help to establish and then lead the HR sub-committee. The meeting frequency will be agreed by the sub-committee.