Hybrid (4 days in the Office) – Full‑time – Salary is competitive but DOE
Irish owned and operated. Select Technology Group operates across 55 locations and welcomes 4 million customers annually.
The Role
The Group Head of People Operations/HR will lead the people, culture, capability, staff learning & career development, health & safety and data protection compliance agenda across Select Technology Group businesses including DID Electrical and Blink 24 Distribution. This senior, strategic and hands‑on leadership role operates across Ireland and the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a clear Group People Strategy aligned to business objectives.
Provide pragmatic, hands‑on HR leadership across retail, logistics and office environments in Ireland and the UK.
Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations and performance management, as well as Learning & Development.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on people, culture and organisational matters.
Lead the core HR/People Ops team for Ireland and the UK.
Design and deliver structured training and capability frameworks across the Group.
Ensure mandatory training programmes (Health & Safety, GDPR, Information Security) are consistently delivered and evidenced.
Build leadership development and succession pipelines to support long‑term growth.
Oversee professional development, apprenticeships and early‑career pathways.
Own and continuously improve the Group Learning Management System (LMS).
Own the Group’s data protection and information governance framework across Ireland and the UK.
Ensure GDPR compliance is embedded within day‑to‑day operations and systems.
Lead data protection impact assessments, audits, policy ownership and incident response.
Promote consistent values, behaviours and leadership standards across the Group.
Oversee HR systems, data quality and reporting.
Provide people analytics and insights to support decision‑making.
Support HR/People Ops Team budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
Support organisational change, growth initiatives and acquisition integration.
Own and maintain the Group Health & Safety management system across retail, logistics, delivery and office environments.
Lead incident response, investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
Act as senior interface with insurers, regulators and external advisors.
Skills & Experience
• Strong senior People & HR leadership experience within a complex, multi‑site, preferably retail background organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish and UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience in People Ops dispute handling and resolution across all levels.
• Experience with TUPE and staff change‑management control and processes in mergers & acquisitions.
• Demonstrated experience across People Ops, Learning, Training and Staff Development, Health & Safety and Data Protection / Compliance.
• Ability to operate credibly at both strategic and hands‑on operational levels and build the appropriate People Ops / HR team for Ireland and the UK.
• CIPD accreditation is preferred.
Personal Attributes
• Pragmatic, commercially minded and delivery focused.
• Proven lead role for People Ops management across all levels of the Group.
• Comfortable balancing structure and flexibility in a fast‑moving environment.
• Clear, confident communicator able to engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Calm, measured and trusted in sensitive / risk situations.
Benefits
Pension – Occupational Pension Scheme
Career Pathways – Excellent internal promotion opportunities
Learning and Development – Access to over 10,000 hours of training courses each year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential advice and counselling for employees and immediate family
Employee Loyalty Awards – Celebrations for personal or long‑service milestones
Charity Fundraising – Employee fundraising activities for chosen charities
Financial Well‑Being Benefits – Discounts for employees, families and friends on brands
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