Head of HR – Co. Wicklow
Excel Recruitment is delighted to recruit a Head of HR positionfor client's nationwide retail business. This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering both operational and strategic People & Culture support across the organisation, playing a key part in driving engagement, capability, and culture in line with ambitious growth plans.
Salary: €65k – €70k
Responsibilities:
1. Champion and embed the organisation's People & Culture vision, supporting the business through its growth and development agenda
2. Drive employee engagement initiatives that enhance job satisfaction, role clarity, teamwork, and a strong customer-focused culture
3. Build people capability across the business through coaching, learning, and development programmes
4. Lead and support talent management processes, including succession planning, goal setting, and performance frameworks
5. Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify and deliver People & Culture solutions aligned to business objectives
6. Take ownership of the design, rollout, and delivery of key People & Culture programmes and corporate initiatives
7. Support leaders in building high-performing, values-led teams across both site and head office environments
Requirements:
8. Proven experience in retail or hospitality, ideally within a multi-site operation with HQ exposure
9. Minimum 5 years' experience in a People & Culture / HR role within a fast-paced service environment
10. Strong experience delivering HR programmes and projects across areas such as leadership development, talent management, training, systems, and engagement
11. Career-driven professional with evidence of continued CPD and a minimum Graduate CIPD qualification
12. Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practice
13. Comfortable operating in a high-volume environment and meeting tight deadlines
14. Excellent communication skills with high levels of integrity and professionalism
15. Full clean driving licence required, with flexibility to travel within Ireland as needed