Induction
UL & HR Division Overview
17 February 2015
Mission
“To be a distinctive, pioneering
and connected university that
shapes the future through
educating and empowering people
to meet the real challenges of
tomorrow”
Strategic Plan 2011–15
Goal 1
Provide an outstanding and distinctive
experience for our students
Goal 2
Further enhance our research profile
Goal 3
Sharpen our international focus
Goal 4
Be renowned for of our contribution to the
economic, educational, social and cultural life of
Ireland/Shannon region
The University of Limerick
Established in 1972 (NIHE).
Awarded University status in 1989.
13,000 Students & 1,400 staff.
Situated on over 130 hectares.
Staff Numbers
Academic
Support
Research & Other
Specialist Posts
521
441
Total
1431
469
The University Governance
• The University of Limerick - The
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Universities Act 1997.
Overall authority - Governing
Authority of UL.
The Governing Authority - 35 member
body.
Executive Committee
• President - Professor Don Barry
• VPA&R - Professor Paul McCutcheon
Executive Deans
• Vice President Research – Dr Mary Shire
• Director, Finance – Mr John Field
• Director, Human Resources – Mr Tommy Foy
Faculty Structure
Education & Health Sciences
Dean – Professor Alison Perry
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Dean – Professor Tom Lodge
Science & Engineering
Dean – Professor Edmond Magner
Kemmy Business School
Dean – Dr Philip O’Regan
HR Mission
To contribute to the achievement of the
University’s mission through progressive
policies and customer focused services which
ensure that staff are enabled to achieve their full
potential and enhance the performance of the
organisation.
Human Resources Division
HR Organisational Chart
Tommy Foy
HR Director
Yvonne Coughlan
PA to HR Director
Michael Kelly
HR Manager
Philip Thornton
Safety Officer
Valerie Nolan
PA to HR Manager
Edel Quinn
HRO, HRIS
Shona Linehan
HRIS
Administration
Caroline Lynn
HRO Research
Charlotte Long
Research
Administration
Grainne O’Carroll
Health & Safety
Technical Officer
Ellen Keegan
HRO Compensation
& Benefits
Keith McKeague
HRO Pensions
Jennifer Connolly
Comp. & Benefits
Administration
Kate O’Neill
Pensions
Administration
Janet Carey
Research
Administration
Bridget Donnelly
Comp. & Benefits
Administration
Vivienne Hinchy
Comp. & Benefits
Administration
Liam Fallon
Health & Safety
Technical Officer
Dympna Healy
HRO Recruitment
Avril Hogan
HRO Recruitment
Deirdre Murphy
Recruitment
Administration
Grace Clohessy
Recruitment
Administration
Mahon Kennedy
Recruitment
Administration
Marie Connolly
HR Manager,
Organisational Change
Maureen Keogh
Organisational Change
Administration
Pat Rockett
HRO Employee
Relations &
Equality
Alison O’Regan
Learning, Development
& Equal Opportunities
Manager
Andrew Rock
Employee Relations &
Equality Administration
Jennifer Yeung
Learning, Development
& Equal Opportunities
Administration
HR Objectives
• Ensure effective recruitment policies,
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planning and practices.
Foster a culture of lifelong learning.
Promote an organisational culture in
which people are valued and motivated.
Recognise the diversity of our staff and
promote equality of opportunity.
HR Website
http://www.ul.ie/hr
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PDRS
UL Strategic
Objectives
Faculty/Division
Department/Section
Objectives
Individual
Objectives &
Development
Plan
Individual
Objectives
Performance and Development Review System in Context
PDRS
 Formally review performance of previous 12
months on targets and competencies.
 Discuss achievement of targets and relevant
competencies.
 Agree targets for following 12 months.
 Agree changes to competencies (if necessary).
 Agree training and development plan for next
cycle.
Dignity and Respect
• The University of Limerick is committed to the
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development and maintenance of a positive
working environment in which all employees have
the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
In pursuit of this, it is the policy of the University
through its human resource management policies
and practices to strive to provide all employees
with an environment which is free from bullying,
harassment and victimisation.
Employee Support Service.
Careers at UL
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Progression
Promotion
Recruitment
Job Rotation
Special Research Leave
Professional Development Leave for Support Staff
Competency Frameworks
Research Coaching
Mentoring