Our client, based in Dublin City Centre, and a leader within Financial Services, is seeking a dynamicHead of Human Resources, a key senior leadership appointment that will shape and drive the organisation's people strategy.This critical role supports business growth, ensures robust regulatory compliance, and fosters a strong culture of accountability. The Head of HR will oversee the full HR lifecycle — including attraction, onboarding, performance, reward, development, conduct, and offboarding.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Regulatory LeadershipDevelop and execute the HR strategy aligned with business objectives and organisational culture.Partner with senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and cultural initiatives.Provide guidance on people risks, organisational design, and change management.Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.Ensure compliance with all Central Bank of Ireland regulations.People Leadership & HR OperationsLead and develop an HR team of six across operations, payroll, talent, and L&D.Oversee contracts, onboarding, payroll, benefits, HRIS, and offboarding.Maintain and improve HR policies and employee handbooks.Lead HR reporting and analytics for senior management and regulators.Talent, Learning & DevelopmentImplement talent management, succession planning, and internal mobility frameworks.Deliver the L&D strategy to support career growth and leadership capability.Work with managers to address skills gaps and training needs.Performance & RewardManage the performance management process and ensure alignment to organisational goals.Oversee compensation, benefits, and incentive structures.Lead salary review and bonus cycles.Culture, Change Management & EngagementPromote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance.Support organisational change and transformation.Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation across HR processes.Employee Relations & ConductAct as escalation point for complex employee relations cases.Embed Conduct Standards across the organisation.Provide expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters.Manage relationships with external advisors and regulatory bodies.Key Skills & Experience8–10 years' progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in senior HR leadership in Financial Services.Broad HR expertise across operations, talent, learning, and employee relations.Proven ability to align HR strategy with business and regulatory needs.Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.Commercial, data-driven, and able to balance strategic and operational priorities.