About HR
Our Structure
UCD HR is led by Eamon Drea, Vice-President for Staff. The function is divided into four directorates which report to Eamon. These are:
- HR Strategy & Development
- HR Relationships
- HR Services
- HR Employee Relations, Equality and Diversity
Our vision
"To be recognised for our service excellence and leadership on HR issues, contributing to making UCD one of the top 30 universities in Europe."
Our mission
"To partner with the Management and Staff of the University, delivering high quality HR services and management expertise, enabling effective organisation and people development in line with our strategic goals."
Our values
UCD HR Core Values Explained:
As part of our HR philosophy, we wish to actively promote the following core values in everything that we do.
1. Customer Focus & Service Excellence
We are committed to listening to the Management and Staff of the University and responding to their needs in a flexible way within the public policy framework and we deliver consistent, high quality services in a professional and courteous way2. Credibility
We actively seek to understand the strategy of the University and its impact on the people of the organisation, appreciating the operating environment and the needs of the end users of the University – our Students3. Integrity
We behave honestly, sincerely and ethically in all that we do4. Diversity
We recognise and appreciate differences of all kinds5. Leadership
We provide HR leadership in the sector by delivering on and demonstrating the value of innovative strategic HR projects within and outside the University6. Partnership
We engage and communicate openly with the Management and Staff of the University, operating as a single HR team to provide a seamless service7. Continuous Improvement
We constantly seek to challenge and improve the way we do things, building on our professional capabilities and valuing the vibrancy of our team