Peter FitzPatrick MSc Chartered MCIPD FLDI FLPI has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and organizations. Peter is currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at the National Standards Authority of Ireland since March 2020. Alongside this role, they work as an Associate Lecturer at the Whitaker School of Government and Management (IPA - UCD/NUI) where they teach BA & BBS HR Modules since September 2016 on a part-time basis. In addition, Peter also holds the position of External Examiner at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology since September 2021, a role that is expected to continue until August 2023.
Peter's previous experience includes positions at the Department of Health, Dublin, Ireland, where they worked as a Strategic HR/Head of Learning and Development from an undisclosed date until 2020. Earlier, they served as the Head of Organization Development at the Houses of the Oireachtas Service (Irish Parliament) from an undisclosed date until 2017. Prior to that, they occupied the role of HR Specialist (on secondment) at the Department of Finance, Dublin, Ireland from an undisclosed date until 2014.
Before their involvement with the Department of Finance, Peter worked at the Houses of the Oireachtas Service, starting as an ICT Special Projects Manager from an undisclosed date until 2008. Peter then transitioned to the position of Personnel Officer, which they held until 2012. Preceding this, they served as the Deputy Director for the OSCE & Council of Europe at the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2003. Additionally, Peter worked as a Development Officer at the Equality Authority from an undisclosed date until 2003 and as an Administrative Officer (Recruitment & Selection/Equality) at Publicjobs.ie - Public Appointments Service from an undisclosed date until 2001.
Overall, Peter's professional experience showcases their expertise in human resources, learning and development, organization development, as well as their knowledge of various sectors such as government, finance, education, and more.
Peter FitzPatrick holds a Professional Certificate in e-Learning from Newcastle University Business School, completed in 2018. In 2016, they obtained a Diploma in HR Practice from CIPD Qualifications and a Master's Degree in MSc Management (Employee Engagement) from the University of South Wales. Additionally, Peter acquired the certification of Master Trainer from the Irish Management Institute in 2015. Peter is also a Certified Mediator from the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII), achieved in 2011. Peter demonstrated expertise in Leadership in the Public Sector through a course at the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) in 2010. Peter holds a Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Public Administration/NUI, specializing in Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2), earned in 2006. Peter also holds a PostGrad Diploma in HR Management from the National College of Ireland, completed in 2003. Other qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) from the Institute of Public Administration, Dublin, achieved in 2002, and an Honours Diploma in Computer Science/Information Systems and Business from Trinity College Dublin in 2000. Furthermore, Peter obtained a Level A & B Certificate in Psychometric Testing (Ability/Personality) from the British Psychological Society.
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