Job DescriptionLocation:Millbank House, Arkle Road, Sandyford Business ParkOdyssey Social Care | Dublin 18 (Hybrid) | Full Time | Executive Leadership RoleWeekly Hours:40 |Holiday Entitlement:25 days p.a.Are you a values‑driven HR leader passionate about shaping culture, developing people, and driving meaningful impact?Odyssey Social Care is seeking aSenior HR Managerto join our Executive Team and lead the People & Culture function at a time of ambitious growth and transformation.Why Join Odyssey Social Care?Odyssey Social Care is one of Ireland's leading residential care providers, delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed support to young people nationwide. As part of the Broadlake Group, we're on a 3X10X growth journey—scaling sustainably while delivering 10X Positive Impact for young people, employees, and the communities we serve.Our unique management tools—The Realiser, The Playbook, and our Family Principles—guide how we lead, grow, and unlock potential. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an organisation with purpose at its core.The RoleAsSenior HR Manager, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and a core member of the Executive Team. You will lead the evolution of our People & Culture strategy across organisational design, workforce planning, talent development, culture, engagement, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.This role combines strategic influence with meaningful, values‑driven leadership—perfect for someone who wants their work to have measurable impact.What You'll LeadStrategic LeadershipDrive the People & Culture strategy aligned with Odyssey's Playbook, Family Principles, and long‑term growth ambitionsPartner closely with the CEO, Board, and leadership teams as a senior advisorEmbed HR technology, data‑driven decision‑making, and digital transformationOrganisational Development & Workforce PlanningDesign structures that support sustainable scale and regulatory excellenceLead workforce planning, succession, and leadership developmentSupport a strong internal talent pipeline and mobility frameworkPeople Operations & GovernanceEnsure full compliance within a highly regulated care environmentLead HR governance, employee relations, and legislative adherenceOversee HR systems, audits, data integrity, and people analyticsTalent, Learning & DevelopmentShape recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategiesBuild leadership programmes, learning pathways, and capability‑building initiativesSupport global talent and cross‑cultural integrationCulture, Engagement & WellbeingChampion Odyssey's values, culture, and Family PrinciplesDeliver engagement, wellbeing, and proactive mental health initiativesDrive DEI strategy and embed equitable people practicesESG, Sustainability & Positive ImpactLead and contribute to B Corp‑aligned people practicesRepresent Odyssey within Broadlake Group forumsSupport positive social and environmental outcomes through HR strategyAbout YouYou bring significant senior HR leadership experience in complex, regulated, or mission‑driven environments, with a proven track record of partnering at Executive/Board level.You AreValues‑driven and people‑centredCommercially astute and strategically mindedCalm, credible, and influential in complex settingsPassionate about impact, inclusion, and continuous learningExperience with digital transformation, DEI strategy, organisational design, and regulatory compliance will be essential. Experience within care, health, or sustainability‑focused sectors is desirable.What We OfferLife Insurance (Death in Service)Health Insurance (post‑probation)Education Assistance ProgrammePaid Volunteering OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme (VHI)Refer a Friend SchemeTeam Building & Social FundContinuous Professional Development & Career ProgressionAbout The RoleHow to ApplyTo apply, send yourCVand ashort summary profileoutlining your relevant experience to:Please indicate if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.Odyssey Social Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.Skills NeededAbout The CompanyOverviewMission: Odyssey Social Care provides safe homes where children and young people can heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and discover their own strengths. We give them the support and opportunities they need to build resilience and step into a brighter future.Working for Odyssey Social Care involves being part of a team (led by CEO Stacey McGrath, above) dedicated to supporting children and young people.As professional caregivers, we are caring, compassionate and resilient. We work with children who have experienced trauma, and believe in healing through trusting care relationships.The Odyssey WayWe put the needs of the child at the forefront of everything we do. Our care framework is designed to be flexible, responsive and provide holistic care to our young people.Our care model,The Odyssey Way, is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and outcome-led. It supports the needs of each individual child, helping them to work through trauma by focusing on overall wellbeing.Our unique, specialised intervention, the Odyssey Saoirse Project, uses eco-therapy, adventure-based life skills and positive mentoring to help young people heal, grow and thrive.Company CultureOur ValuesSafety – safe homes, safe care, safe relationshipsQuality – trauma-informed, evidence-based, outcome-ledTrust – built through honest communication and consistencyEmpowerment – giving young people and staff the tools to succeedInclusion – equity and belonging for allImpact – measurable difference for young people, staff, communities & planetAccessibility & SustainabilityOdyssey Social Care is committed to encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion across our organisation.As a Certified B Corp, we also believe in providing care sustainably, measuring our impact across our people, our communities, and the planet.Required CriteriaSignificant senior leadership experience in People/HR roles within complex, regulated, or mission-driven environments.Desired CriteriaExperience within health, social care, or similarly regulated sectors.Closing DateSaturday 28th February, 2026Contract TypefulltimeSalaryBased on Experience