The
FSPO
is seeking to recruit suitable candidates to be placed on a panel for the role of
Human Resources Officer (Executive Officer)
. The FSPO currently has one vacancy for a Human Resources Officer (Executive Officer) in its Corporate and Communication Services Directorate. The Executive Officer role in the FSPO is a critical role delivering against our important statutory remit.
Responsibilities within the role of the Human Resources Officer (EO) will include:
* Support day-to-day HR operations activities, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of HR services.
* Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
* Support the HR Manager in providing day-to-day advice to line managers on certain human resource issues.
* Working with the team to support HR administration across a range of areas e.g. training applications, time and attendance, wellbeing initiatives, remote working, leave etc.
* Manage HR records including creating and updating of personnel files, ensuring the retention of all such records are in compliance with the FSPO's Records Retention Policy.
* Provide support in organising the induction programme for all new employees.
* Prepare and contribute to presentations and reports for HR.
* Assist with the rollout of various initiatives included in the People Strategy.
* Provide support to the HR manager in relation to Payroll and Pensions administration, including collecting and compiling preliminary payroll data, including new hires, salary changes, higher scales, increments and deductions.
* Monitor and track the completion and receipt of required performance review documentation as part of the FSPO's performance management system (PMDS).
* Provide support for HR recruitment activities e.g. scheduling interviews, booking meeting rooms, preparing meeting materials, scheduling induction programmes for all new hires.
Essential Requirements:
In the Job Application Form, candidates must demonstrate how they meet all three essential requirements outlined under Sections A – C below.
A. Educational requirements
Candidates must, on or before Wednesday, 10 September 2025:
(i) Have obtained Leaving Cert including Maths and English at Grade C or higher, or hold a qualification at Level 6 on the NFQ framework, that in the opinion of the FSPO, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard to the Established Leaving Certificate.
OR
(ii) Be serving as a Civil or Public Servant with at least two years' service.
B. Required experience, knowledge and skills
Candidates must demonstrate that they meet all the following criteria in terms of experience, knowledge and skills. B1. A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience working within a HR environment.
OR
A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience working in a busy, multi-tasking administrative role.
And
B2. Candidates must demonstrate strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail, as evidenced by their Application Form.
C. Competencies required
Candidates must demonstrate, by reference to specific achievements in their career to date, that they possess some or all of the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Executive Officer as identified by the Public Appointments Service Executive Officer level competency framework, and as listed below:
* People Management
* Analysis and Decision Making
* Delivery of Results
* Interpersonal & Communication Skills
* Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
* Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values
Desirable experience, knowledge and skills
* Experience working in a HR/Payroll role
* Experience working in a public service environment
* HR qualification such as CIPD
How to Apply:
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman. All candidates should visit
which provides the application form for this competition.
Applications received in any format other than the corresponding application form will not be accepted. Therefore, candidates must ensure they use the correct application form. The FSPO expects candidates to complete this application form without the support or use of AI tools as it should reflect the specific relevant personal experience. Completed application forms should be uploaded at
Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted online at
to arrive by
12:00noon
on
Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date/time.