Human Resources Director

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Ireland seeks an HR Director to shape its people strategy during a phase of growth. This influential executive role involves leading the HR function, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance across operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to impact the company’s culture and performance significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary and executive benefits package

Collaborative working culture

Visibility and influence in a senior leadership role

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
• Proven success delivering people strategies in a large and complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of employment law in NI and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Lead organisational development and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement in a values-driven culture.

Skills

Employee Engagement

Leadership Development

Culture Change

Education

Postgraduate qualification in HR or related discipline

Job description

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Join the Leadership Team at Staffline Recruitment Ireland

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is seeking an exceptional HR Director to lead and shape our people strategy as we continue our ambitious journey of growth and transformation. This is a senior executive role, based at our Belfast City Centre headquarters, and represents a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Ireland’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions businesses.

As HRD, you will be a key member of our senior leadership team, playing a central role in driving organisational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and enabling business performance across our operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

About the Role

You will lead a high-performing HR function, guiding strategic initiatives that support our people, culture, and long-term growth. This includes overseeing talent development, organisational design, compliance, and change management across a complex, multi-site business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated HR strategy aligned to Staffline’s business objectives
• Lead organisational development, succession planning, and leadership capability initiatives
• Drive employee engagement and support a high-performance, values-driven culture
• Ensure compliance with all employment legislation across NI and ROI jurisdictions
• Provide strategic HR leadership during periods of growth and transformation
• Partner with the executive team on workforce planning, risk management, and people analytics
• At least 10 years’ progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years at senior/executive level
• Proven success delivering people strategies in a large and complex organisation*
• Expert knowledge of employment law across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Demonstrated strengths in employee engagement, leadership development, and culture change

*Defined as multi-site operations, a workforce of several hundred to thousands, and a layered organisational structure.

• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Organisational Development, or a related discipline
• A track record of leading HR through high-growth phases or major operational transformation

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with genuine influence and visibility
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package
• A values-led, collaborative working culture
• The opportunity to shape the future of one of Ireland’s leading recruitment brands