Senior HR Leader – National Multi-Site Organisation
Our client, a leading organisation operating across multiple sites in Ireland, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Leader to drive strategic HR initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality services nationwide. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to play a pivotal role in shaping organisational culture, workforce strategy, and high-performing teams.
About the Role
The Senior HR Leader will join the organisation's Senior Management Team and provide professional, forward-thinking HR leadership. The successful candidate will lead an established HR function, develop robust HR strategies, and ensure alignment with organisational goals. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong operational and strategic capability, excellent stakeholder management, and proven experience in driving HR excellence across multi-site environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level strategic and corporate HR leadership as part of the Senior Management Team.
- Promote evidence-based HR practice and support continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Lead, develop, and motivate the HR team while advising senior executives on all HR matters.
- Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels and ensure effective communication throughout the organisation.
- Oversee workforce planning, including manpower forecasting, succession planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.
- Lead the development and implementation of HR policies aligned with best practice, legislation, and national standards.
- Manage HR operations within agreed staffing levels and budgets, ensuring effective pay control.
- Provide expert support on employee relations matters and represent the organisation at external forums when required.
- Lead organisational training and development strategies, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate HR and training records.
- Evaluate and enhance HR systems to meet evolving service needs.
Key Requirements
- A business degree or equivalent relevant qualification (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
- Minimum of 10 years' senior-level HR leadership experience.
- Proven track record managing HR functions across multi-site operations.
- Demonstrated success in project management and delivery of complex HR initiatives.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proven leadership ability with experience developing and empowering teams.
- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Solid understanding of HR systems, payroll oversight, and compensation frameworks.
- Willingness to travel nationwide as required.
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