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 Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the independent regulator of medicines, medical devices, and healthcare products in Ireland.
The Agency is of substantial strategic importance to both public and animal health protection.
Through its regulatory role, it directly contributes to better health outcomes, as well as supporting the relevant industry and broader life sciences sectors based in Ireland and across Europe.
About the Role
This is a senior, strategic leadership position responsible for building a high-performing, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.
The Director 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 the Chief Executive and fellow Directors to shape organisational strategy, change management, and people development initiatives.
* Lead the design and execution of the HPRAs 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, including governance, procurement, and vendor management.
* Strengthen internal communication and staff engagement through transparent and values-aligned initiatives.
* Represent the HPRA at national and international forums and contribute to the development of regulatory and organisational policy.