About UsSouth Dublin County Partnership is a Local Development Company in South Dublin County Council area (Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan). We develop and deliver projects to tackle poverty and social exclusion in the area. We do this through working together with people, local groups and partner organisations to address the issues that matter most.Our values are underpinned and informed by a strong commitment to social justice and equality and are embedded in the practice of community development, both as an area of work and a way to engage with people and groups.You can read more about us hereFinancesWe are funded by several Government Departments and Statutory Bodies, including Department of Social Protection, Department of Rural and Community Development, Department of Education, Department of Health, Health Service Executive and South Dublin County Council, with income of circa. €12m in 2025.TeamWe have a staff team of 125 people who work across 14 locations in the region.GovernanceSDCP declared full compliance with the Charity Regulatory Authorities Governance Code for the year 2024, and we have level 1 Trusted Charities mark (external quality mark).We are governed by a Board of voluntary Directors consisting of social partners, statutory agencies, and local community representatives, all of whom have extensive governance skills appropriate to this sector.Time RequirementsBoard meetings take place six times a year, in person, and at a location in either Tallaght or Clondalkin. Board meetings take place on a Wednesday morning from 8am – 10am.The Trustee will also be a member of the HR Committee (of the Board). This Committee meets 6 times per year. The HR Committee meetings are 8am – 10am and can be attended in person or remotely.Board Director And HR Committee MemberThe Board are looking for a trustee who has experience and expertise in HR management.The right applicant will contribute effectively as part of the board and will work with other trustees to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.Some of the key requirements as part of this role will be to;Contribute HR expertise in HR planning and decision matters.Monitor the development and implementation of HR and Organisational Development Strategies to support the organisation's service planning.Contribute to the ongoing review of HR policies and practices of SDCP.Term Of AppointmentThe term for each board director is three (3) years, with a maximum of two terms.