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Employee Handbook

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

Employee Handbook (PDF, 792 KB, 48 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 HSE as an organisation
  • understand your employment policies and agreements
  • know what to expect from colleagues and what they expect from you
  • know what to do if you have a grievance or concern
  • follow communication and consultation procedures
  • get information about annual leave, statutory leave, pay and pension
  • learn about development opportunities

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Terms and conditions of employment

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