HR Experience

Saoirse Ethnic Hands is a migrant-led social enterprise based in Cork. We support migrant women through training, employment pathways, and community connection. Our projects span textile production, handmade gifts, catering initiatives, community workshops, and wellbeing programmes. All income is reinvested directly into empowering migrant women and supporting families living in Direct Provision.

We are seeking a board member with Human Resources expertise to support our organisation’s continued growth.

Role
We are looking for someone with experience in HR, people management, and organisational development to provide guidance as we scale. The ideal candidate will support us with:
• HR policies and procedures
• Reviewing contracts and organisational structures
• Advising on recruitment, performance management, and staff wellbeing
• Strengthening governance and good employment practice

Who We’re Looking For
• Experienced HR professional
• Background in the charity, community, or social enterprise sector is an advantage
• Someone who values social justice, inclusion, and community empowerment
• Willing to attend quarterly board meetings and occasional additional meetings

Why Join Us
Saoirse Ethnic Hands is a unique, migrant-led organisation grounded in lived experience. Joining our board means helping to shape an organisation that offers training, employment, and community support to migrant women in Cork. Your expertise will directly contribute to building a fair, supportive, and sustainable workplace.