Job Title: HR Business Manager

Location: Dublin

Job Type: Permanent

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

ABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.

The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 20,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative. Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

The Role

The Business Manager role is a senior role within the Human Resources function, s working very closely with the Director of Human Resources. The role drives engagement within and external of the Human Resources team, ensuring that the HR component parts align with the strategic objectives of the LDA. This role supports the delivery of the wider Human Resources agenda, driving collaboration and organisational effectiveness by engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The role will work across departments, supporting collaboration, consistency, and the smooth execution of priority initiatives.

This position is ideal for a collaborative, motivated and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to broaden their skillset whilst contributing to strategic and day-to-day project and business management activities. This role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Be a trusted advisor, sounding board and key support to the Director of Human Resources on strategic and operational items across the Agency.
Undertake a review of the systems, processes and procedures of the HR function with a view to recommending and rolling out a HR Optimisation programme.
Act as a delegate for the Director of Human Resources in projects and meetings, where appropriate.
The Business manager will be required to lead or provide input into ad hoc projects, as required. This will require agility, strong multitasking capabilities and a high level of comfort with ambiguity
Foster engagement, knowledge sharing and strong communication across the Human Resources team to promote cohesion and collaboration, while proactively addressing and removing any roadblocks
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across the Agency to develop a deep understanding of day-to-day and strategic priorities, enabling effective support to the Human Resources Director and wider business in delivery of the business agenda and workflow
Collaborate with the Governance team to support the Governance Framework, assisting in the development, management and continuous implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business activities in compliance with the governance framework of the LDA
Contribute to working groups on Risk Management and Internal Control activities and support Business Unit SMEs in delivering presentations on strategic policies and procedures as appropriate
Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly reports for Executive Management Team and Board meetings, and other ad hoc reporting requirements. This will include working with the ELT to track and report progress on the Agency’s key management initiatives
Prepare and coordinate the delivery of the HR function's annual workplan in collaboration with the HRBP Lead and L & D Manager.

Skills Required

Demonstrates exceptional communication and organisational skills
Ability to plan and execute projects on time and within budget
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
A collaborative team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, who builds strong working relationships
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to foster long term partnerships
Proven horizon scanning and anticipatory skills
Adaptable and agile in a dynamic environment
Comfortable navigating ambiguity
Self-starter, who values autonomy and operates effectively with minimal direction
Takes a strategic agency wide perspective
Solution orientated with a can-do attitude
Maintains composure under pressure
Strong leadership skills, able to guide, influence and achieve outcomes through others
Embraces the open nature of the role and thrives in an environment with broad scope and evolving challenges

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Third level qualification, or equivalent, in Business, Project or Program Management or a related discipline.
A qualification in Human Resources would be a strong advantage,
Minimum five years’ experience working in a comparable senior role
Deep experience in stakeholder relationship management
Leadership experience in enhancing business unit, departmental and wider organizational collaboration and effectiveness.

To Apply:

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 27th March 2026.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.

Location

Dublin, Dublin (Hybrid)

Department

HR

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Human Resources Business Manager

Job Description