Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a visionary professional to partner with our client, a leading multinational organisation, in appointing a top-level HR leader for its Irish operations. This is a career-defining position for an ambitious and experienced HR professional seeking to step into a leadership role in Ireland.
You will work closely with the Irish leadership team and EMEA colleagues to shape the HR function, drive organisational performance, and deliver a high-impact people strategy. The successful candidate will be a globally minded, culturally agile leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and can balance enterprise-wide objectives with local needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead HR strategy and operations for Ireland, with potential to expand into an EMEA remit.
* Oversee direct and dotted-line responsibility for up to 40 team members, including HRBP and TA functions.
* Partner with Irish leadership to influence, guide, and deliver on business objectives.
* Build strong relationships across EMEA and contribute to the global HR agenda.
* Shape and develop the future HR structure to support business growth.
* Operate effectively in a private equity-backed environment, embracing change and growth opportunities.
* Drive post-M&A people integration and cultural transformation.
* Travel approximately 30% of the time to support international collaboration.
Requirements:
* 15+ years of senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a global, complex, or professional services environment.
* HR industry background in Professional Services/Advisory, Financial Services, Technology, or Telecommunications.
* Previous experience working in Ireland and a track record of leading high-performing teams and building inclusive workplace cultures.
* Strong strategic capability with a solid operational grounding (from HR or business leadership).
* Demonstrated success in organisational design, and scaling HR functions.
* High energy, professionalism, and strong executive presence to influence senior stakeholders.
Why Lead?
This is a rare opportunity to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where you can directly shape the future of HR.