Commercial Director @ Brightwater | Human Resources Recruitment
Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
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The Company
Our client is a Dublin-based financial services organisation with a strong European footprint and a reputation for excellence in governance, service delivery, and culture. With approximately 90 employees, the company operates in a regulated environment and is known for fostering collaboration, inclusion, and innovation across its operations.
The Opportunity
This is a key HR leadership role overseeing all people, culture, and communication initiatives within the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive and Remuneration Committees, the HR Manager will shape the people strategy, drive engagement, and ensure the continued development of a high-performing and values-driven workplace.
You will lead a small HR team and play a central role in aligning culture, performance, and capability with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Culture & Engagement
* Champion an inclusive and collaborative culture aligned with company values.
* Lead employee engagement initiatives and report regularly on culture and engagement outcomes.
* Manage internal communications and act as a trusted advisor to leadership.
Talent & Development
* Drive the annual people development plan and oversee learning and succession planning.
* Support managers with coaching, performance management, and talent mapping.
* Ensure best-practice recruitment and onboarding processes aligned with regulatory standards.
Reward & Governance
* Manage remuneration policies, benefits, and performance-linked reward processes.
* Act as secretary to the Remuneration Committee, preparing relevant papers and ensuring compliance with governance standards.
* Conduct regular benchmarking to maintain competitive and fair compensation structures.
Employee Relations & Compliance
* Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Irish legislation and company standards.
* Maintain strong employee relations and provide guidance on HR matters to leadership and staff.
* Oversee HR data, payroll accuracy, and GDPR compliance.
Strategic Projects
* Represent HR on company-wide initiatives and transformation projects.
* Partner with the CEO and CFO on headcount planning and HR budgeting.
About You
* Degree-qualified in HR or related field, with 10+ years’ HR experience, including at least 5 years at managerial level.
* Financial services or insurance sector background preferred (knowledge of Solvency II or regulatory frameworks advantageous).
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
* Confident operating at both strategic and hands-on levels in a lean organisation.
* Excellent communication, discretion, and attention to detail.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the HR function in a respected financial institution, working directly with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives. The role offers genuine scope to shape culture and engagement, competitive compensation, and the support of an experienced executive team.
Please contact Leonie Gleeson on 01 582 4488 or apply through the link provided.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment Banking
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