HR Department at UCC An Overview – April, 2015 Barry O’Brien, Director of HR

Operating Environment New funding arrangements Technological change Enhanced student choice Greater expectations of the teaching and learning experience Demands for greater transparency and accountability

HR Structure HR Director Central Services HR ‘Business’ Employee Relations Staff Welfare & Development HR Strategy & Organisational Development Recruitment HR Manager SEFS Industrial Relations Staff Development HR Strategy Contract Management HR Manager M&H Equality Staff Welfare Performance Management Leave Management HR Manager B&L + ACSSS Compliance Leadership & Management Development Promotion & Establishment Pensions Research Advisor Dispute Resolution Orientation Succession Planning Research Contract Mg Contracts & Recruit Advisor Job Evaluation / Grading Staff Recognition Organisational /Job Structural design Employee Information System Employee Relations Advisor Coaching Academic Workload

Staff Statistics Total: 2,743

Operating Principles Provide clear leadership and direction Enabling adaptability and flexibility across the University Implementing the policy and regulatory framework Supporting the development of the University staff

Human Resources Proposition Developing a human resources experience for all Accessible Consistent Quality outcomes for all stakeholders

Key Deliverables – at UCC level Develop a strong working relationship with the President and all other senior management Bring added value to the management team table Embed a performance management culture across the organisation Maximise all HR resources for optimal service delivery