Employee Handbook

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

Employee Handbook (PDF, 1.2MB, 47 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 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday