About Us

This function provides human resource management (HRM) and administrative support services to the Office to enable it to carry out its core statistical functions. In common with other Government Departments and Offices the CSO operates within the centrally determined personnel and financial codes for the civil service.

The Division is organised into the following Sections:

Human Resource Management Section

This Section is responsible for personnel administration and the provision of a support service to staff and line management in relation to personnel matters.

Employee Assistance Service

The Employee Assistance Officer provides help and counselling services to staff with personal or work-related problems. Information is also provided on health, social welfare and other matters.

Training & Development Unit (TDU) & Superannuation

TDU is responsible for the provision of staff training and development, the management of the Refund of Fees and Gaeleagras schemes, secretariat support of the Training & Staff Development Committee, and the preparation, delivery and management of training programmes.

Superannuation Section is responsible for the provision of services, accurate information and support to employees in relation to Superannuation entitlements.

Employee Relations

This Section is responsible for managing the change process within the Office. It is also responsible for managing the implementation of the Performance Management and Development System and dealing with industrial relations matters.

Corporate Support

This Section is responsible for the provision of management support services to the Office. It's role also includes assisting in the development and implementation of corporate and business planning. The section is responsible for promotion of a partnership approach to consideration of important strategic and operational issues. The section promotes and assists in the use of a structured Project Management methodology throughout the Office.