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Employee Handbook

Information to guide you in your work and help you understand your terms and conditions of employment.

Employee Handbook (PDF, 1.2 MB, 49 pages)

The handbook is split into 3 parts:

  1. Joining the HSE
  2. Working for the HSE
  3. Leaving the HSE

The handbook will help you to:

  • get to know the Heath Service Executive (HSE) as an organisation
  • develop an understanding of the policies and agreements surrounding your employment
  • know what you can expect from your colleagues and what they will expect from you
  • know what to do if you have a grievance and/or concern
  • know about communication and consultation policies and procedures
  • get information relating to annual leave, statutory leave, pay and pension
  • know about development opportunities

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National HR Employee Helpdesk

Phone: 1800 444 925

Email: ask.hr@hse.ie

The helpdesk is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon