Our commitment to support employee development at the HPRA
Growth is a core part of our People Strategy. We are committed to:
- employee development
- fostering a learning environment
- creating opportunities for everyone to maximize their potential
By developing our employee skills and capabilities, it ensures we all contribute to our high-performance culture and play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals and supporting the HPRA mission.
Our learning & development initiatives
Join our team and benefit from best practice learning and development initiatives designed to help you grow, adapt, and succeed here at the HPRA.
Immersive induction programme for all new employees
Our induction programme immerses you in our values and core practices, introducing you to key aspects of our culture and mission. This helps you feel connected from the start.
Diverse skill development opportunities
Our development programmes offer diverse learning opportunities. Our blended approach ensures a rich and engaging learning experience, giving you the tools to expand your skills and achieve your career goals.
On Demand Learning at your fingertips
GROW is an on-demand Learning Experience Platform created to help you keep developing and growing. You’ll find eLearning programs, webinar recordings, microlearning tools, structured learning journeys, reflection resources, and a booking feature to easily sign up for our tailored live training events.
Leadership training to empower our teams
Our managers inspire and lead their teams. New managers participate in New Manager Training, focusing on 'People' and 'Operations' management. We also offer advanced development opportunities to continually strengthen leadership capabilities, enabling our managers to lead with confidence and impact.
Insightful departmental webinars
Our work is dynamic and far-reaching. We run webinars where employees share the day-to-day role of their department, highlight key projects, and discuss current challenges. This provides insight into the broader impact of our work.
Support for further education
We support and fund externally provided courses and nationally recognised qualifications. These opportunities help you expand your knowledge and open new career pathways.
Continuous performance development
Growth is a partnership. Our performance development programme fosters two-way communication to support your performance and development needs. This approach is embedded within HPRA’s continuous improvement approach — learn, adapt, and improve.
By embedding growth at the heart of our strategy, HPRA ensures every employee can reach their potential, contribute to a high-performance culture, and make a meaningful impact.
Celebrating Excellence
We’re proud to be recognised by leading industry bodies for our ongoing commitment to talent, support, and development. Accolades such as the IBEC KeepWell Mark for Excellence in Talent, Support and Development and recognition for our Graduate Programme at the Workplace Excellence Awards reflect our supportive, purpose-driven culture.
At the HPRA, our people are central to our success. These acknowledgements reinforce our shared commitment to organisational excellence and our mission to protect public health.