Job Title: Director of Human Resources and Development
Brightwater Executive is delighted to be retained exclusively by our client, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in their search for a Director of Human Resources and Development.
The HPRA is seeking a Director of Human Resources and Development who will provide strategic direction to the HRD department, ensuring the development and delivery of effective people-focused strategies aligned to the HPRA's mission, values and strategic goals.
This is a senior, strategic leadership position responsible for building a high-performing, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture. The successful candidate will lead on strategic workforce planning, organisational development, change management, and the continued evolution of learning and development frameworks to ensure the HPRA is equipped to meet current and future challenges.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic insight and leadership across all HR and Learning & Development (L&D) activities.
* Partner with executive leaders to shape organisational strategy, change management, and people development initiatives.
* Lead the design and execution of the HPRA's HRD strategy aligned to the People Strategy and Strategic Plan.
* Oversee operational HRD functions including recruitment, employee relations, organisational development, and performance management.
* Drive a culture of high performance, staff wellbeing, continuous learning, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* Act as a coach and advisor to executive leaders and lead the delivery of leadership development initiatives.
* Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all HRD operations.
* Represent the HPRA at national and international forums and contribute to the development of regulatory and organisational policy.
Experience/Requirements
* A relevant third-level qualification and CIPD membership.
* Minimum of 5 years' progressive leadership experience in Human Resources and/or Learning & Development, with at least 3 years in a senior HR/L&D role within a relevant organisation.
* A proven track record of shaping and executing HR strategy and driving organisational transformation.
* Extensive knowledge of HR and L&D best practices, employee relations, industrial relations, employment law, and regulations.
* Demonstrated success in leading and executing change programmes with significant people impact.
* Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Salary Range: €112,974 - €139,320 per annum (incremental scale)
Closing Date: 1st September 2025 at 5pm