Head of HR

ICTS Ireland Limited; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ICTS Ireland Limited is seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead the people strategy for our Ireland operations. This senior role will drive HR policy, culture, and best-practice people processes in alignment with business objectives, partnering with UK HR colleagues as required.

The role supersedes prior HR functions and emphasizes strategic, organisation-wide leadership, risk mitigation, and employee engagement across multiple sites in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership across multiple sites.
• Expertise in employee relations, investigations, and legal compliance.
• Proven track record in strategic HR planning and talent development.
• Education CIPD or Master’s in related field, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise senior leadership and coach on organisational development.
• Lead complex employee relations cases and investigations.
• Oversee performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Ensure cross-border compliance with Irish and UK employment laws.
• Proactively manage legal and reputational risk.
• Drive HR initiatives, policy implementation and process improvements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to HR team members.
• Utilise HR analytics to identify trends and risks.
• Take responsibility for payroll day-to-day in Ireland business.

Connaissances

Senior HR leadership

Employee relations

Strategic HR planning

Talent management

Succession planning

Organizational development

Cross-border HR

HR analytics

Leadership

Coaching senior stakeholders

Communication

Formation

CIPD / Master’s in related field

Description du poste

Location: Dublin
Salary Range: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of HR to lead and shape the people agenda across our Ireland business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving HR strategy, strengthening organisational culture, and ensuring best-in-class people practices aligned with business objectives.

This position supersedes the previous HR Business Partner role and represents a significant step forward-from operational HR support to strategic, organisation-wide HR leadership.

Role Overview

The Head of HR will lead all aspects of HR strategy, employee relations, talent management, succession planning, and organisational culture. Working closely with local directors and the wider UK HR team, the successful candidate will ensure HR practices align with organisational goals, mitigate risk, and enhance employee engagement and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives, including employee engagement, workforce planning, talent development, compensation, and culture initiatives

• Act as a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor to senior leadership, providing strategic HR and organisational development guidance

• Lead complex employee relations cases and investigations, including disciplinary processes, grievance management, and litigation support

• Oversee performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent strategy across the organisation

• Ensure cross-border HR consistency and compliance with Irish and UK employment legislation

• Proactively manage legal and reputational risk

• Drive organisation-wide HR initiatives, policy implementation, and continuous process improvements

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to HR team members

• Utilise HR data and analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and recommend proactive solutions

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the payroll function within the Ireland business

Candidate Profile / Ideal Experience

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership roles within complex, multi-site organisations

• Strong expertise in employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and legal compliance

• Proven track record in strategic HR planning, talent management, succession planning, and organisational development

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills, with experience coaching senior stakeholders

• In-depth knowledge of Irish and UK employment legislation and cross-border HR practices

• Demonstrated ability to use HR analytics to drive organisational improvements and mitigate risk

• Experience leading HR teams, driving culture initiatives, and implementing organisation-wide HR processes

• Education qualification (CIPD / Master’s in a related field) or equivalent experience

• Relevant years of experience in HR