Circit is a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company on a mission to verify the trusted source in every business transaction. We are creating a global asset verification platform that allows auditors to deliver higher quality financial audits and spend more time helping businesses to create greater value for all economic stakeholders. Our current customer base includes big four accountancy firms, fund administrators, as well as global banks and asset management service providers.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially‑minded HR Director to build and lead a scalable, compliant, and strategic People function. This is a pivotal leadership role for a growing organisation, and the successful candidate will take full ownership of the HR function, transitioning decision‑making authority from the COO and shaping the people strategy through a period of significant scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who enjoys collaboration, to take full ownership of the People function and make a tangible impact on a growing organisation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy, support, and mandate to build a best‑in‑class HR function from the ground up.
People Strategy & Organisational Design
Own and drive succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational design across the business
Implement and embed a 9‑box performance and talent framework
Transition full HR decision‑making ownership from the COO, establishing HR as a strategic function
HRIS Transformation
Lead the selection and full implementation of a new HRIS within the first six months
Replace the existing fragmented technology stack with a unified, scalable HR platform
Enable automation, self‑service capabilities, and management reporting
People Data & Reporting
Build and maintain a robust people reporting framework covering attrition, performance, and hiring metrics
Provide regular, data‑led insights to the senior leadership team to inform business decisions
Compliance & Governance
Own and manage multi‑country employment law compliance, including Irish and EU employment legislation
Establish structured legal and advisory support relationships
Ensure adherence to current GDPR data protection requirements
Guarantee compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and prepare the organisation ahead of implementation deadlines
Own accountability for all people‑function controls within the SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 frameworks
Ensure all HR processes and controls are designed and operated in line with Circit’s certified control frameworks
Lead the preparation and provision of HR evidence during SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits, working in close partnership with the Compliance team
Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all people controls on an ongoing basis
Manager Enablement & Accountability
Lead the shift in the people management accountability model, supporting managers in taking greater ownership of their people responsibilities
Position HR as an enabling, advisory function rather than an operational executor
Design the manager training and development programme, setting the content, standards, and success measures
Performance Management & Culture
Implement a consistent, fair performance management framework across the business
Embed manager practices that support high performance and psychological safety
Protect and develop organisational culture through a period of sustained growth
Reward & Pay Transparency
Lead pay transparency readiness initiatives in line with EU Directive requirements
Lead annual salary benchmarking against Irish and European market data, utilising recognised salary surveys and external market intelligence to ensure Circit’s pay ranges remain competitive
Shape a transparent, equitable compensation framework
Own and lead the annual salary review process, including setting the review timeline, defining the budget envelope in partnership with Finance and the COO, and ensuring a consistent and equitable approach across all teams
Partner with managers throughout the salary review cycle, providing guidance on pay decisions, position‑in‑range, and market alignment, and ensuring all recommendations are commercially justified and equitably applied
Maintain documented salary bands for all roles and ensure these are reviewed at least annually in line with benchmarking outputs
Employee Relations & Case Management
Hands‑on ER advisory grounded in strong UK and Irish employment law knowledge, with broader European law fluency an advantage
Own grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations end‑to‑end, ensuring fair and legally defensible outcomes
Maintain audit‑ready ER documentation aligned to Circit’s control frameworks, in partnership with Compliance
Coach managers to handle routine ER matters confidently, positioning ER as advisory rather than operational
Provide early‑intervention and mediation support to de‑escalate conflict and protect psychological safety
Onboarding
Own the design and strategic direction of the onboarding programme, ensuring it effectively integrates new joiners and accelerates time‑to‑productivity
Support the Senior HR Generalist in driving continuous improvement of the onboarding experience, incorporating feedback and business need
Champion cohort‑based onboarding to build consistency and scale across a growing organisation
Learning & Development
Build a scalable learning and development infrastructure
Identify and address critical product knowledge gaps with commercial impact
HR Team Development
Provide a structured development plan for members of the HR team
Actively include the team in Employee Relations work and strategic HR projects
Requirements
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related discipline; CIPD qualification (Level 7 or equivalent) strongly preferred
Significant progressive HR experience, including substantial time spent in senior HR leadership roles
Proven track record of building or scaling an HR function in a growth‑stage company (100 to 200+ headcount)
Hands‑on experience leading an HRIS/HRMS selection and full implementation project
Thorough knowledge of Irish employment law, including the Employment Equality Acts, Unfair Dismissals Act, and GDPR obligations
Experience managing multi‑jurisdictional compliance across Ireland and at least one additional European country
Skills & Competencies
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
Confident, autonomous operator capable of working in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments
Skilled communicator and influencer at C‑suite and Board level
Collaborative leadership style with a track record of retaining and developing high‑performing teams
Proficiency in HR analytics and the ability to translate data into clear management insights
Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity for an all‑rounder, highly motivated candidate to get involved at the ground level of a fast‑growing company. We’re committed to making sure our employees are well‑treated.
Competitive salary
A small team with a friendly environment that promotes autonomy for you to self‑manage your time
Remote working and flexible working hours
Great opportunity for career progression with hands‑on experience
Freedom of expression is encouraged
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