HR DIRECTOR High-Growth Tech Scale-Up | Global WorkforceI'm partnering with arocket-ship tech scale-upto appoint a People Director/Head of People into a newly created, leadership-level role. This is ahands-on, high-impact opportunityfor a senior People leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, is exceptionally strong inER, and wants to help scale a business that is movingveryquickly.This is not a steady-state HR role. This is abuild, fix, scale and future-proofmandate.Why This Role Is DifferentPeople challenges are real and current — not theoreticalThe business is scaling internationally at paceLeadership wants a trusted advisor, not a policy gatekeeperYou will be empowered to put structure around ER, performance and compliance without slowing the business downIf you enjoy solving complex people issues in ambiguous, high-growth environments — this one is for you.Responsibilities:Employee Relations & Employment LawOwn complex ER cases end-to-end, including exits, performance issues, sick leave and sensitive employee mattersBe the go-to expert on Irish employment law — confident, pragmatic and commercially mindedNavigate multi-jurisdiction employment law exposure across EuropeBuild ER frameworks that are robust but fit a scale-up environmentPeople Leadership & ScaleDefine and execute a People strategy aligned to rapid growthAct as a trusted advisor to founders and senior leadersBring clarity and consistency where structure is currently immatureBalance speed, culture and risk in a scaling businessRemain hands-on while building a function that will scale globallyTalent, Culture & Employer BrandDesign hiring systems that work across regions and time zonesStrengthen employer brand as a talent advantageEmbed performance management, progression and compensation frameworksFoster a culture of trust, inclusion, feedback and high performanceRequirements:Essential7–10+ years' experience in senior HR / People leadership roles in a tech scale up/start-upExceptional ER / IR experience — this is core to the roleStrong, practical knowledge of Irish employment lawExperience supporting international, distributed teamsComfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgement callsCommercial, credible and confident at leadership tableExposure to German employment lawExperience in tech scale-ups or high-growth environmentsFamiliarity with modern HR tech and remote workforce toolsExposure to US expansion or employment modelsWhat's on OfferSalary - €90,000 - €100,000Hybrid workingGreat benefitsSupportive, founder-led leadership teamA genuine opportunity to shape the People function of a high-growth tech success storyInterested?This role is being managed on astrictly confidential basis.If you're aSenior Peopleprofessional and you want to be part of something that's moving fast — I'd love to have a discreet conversation -