Head of HR

FRS Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment seeks a Head of Human Resources for an office-based role in Dublin 12. This permanent, full-time position reports to the CEO and sits on the Senior Management Team, shaping people, capability and systems to deliver high-quality services within a regulated, values-driven environment.

The role focuses on culture, workforce sustainability and compliance, leading HR strategy, recruitment, learning, employee relations and wellbeing initiatives to support organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment.
• Degree or professional qualification in HR or related discipline.
• Experience in organisational change and culture transformation.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR function in line with organisational strategy and values.
• Develop and implement HR and Internal Communications strategy.
• Advise CEO and SMT on workforce, risk and planning.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding and retention.
• Develop learning, development and mentoring programmes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Contribute to Quality Management System development.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Industrial relations

Regulated environment

Stakeholder management

Education

HR degree or related qualification

Job description

Job Description

Head of Human Resources Permanent Full time - Office based Location: Dublin 12 Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Human Resources role ensures the organisation has the people, capability, and systems required to deliver high-quality services within a regulated, values-driven environment. This key role will play a critical part in organisational culture, workforce sustainability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the HR function, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and values. Develop and implement the organisation's HR and Internal Communications Strategy. Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and SMT on workforce, and organisational risk. Contribute to organisational planning, and service development. Prepare HR related reports for the CEO, SMT, Board, and regulators. Attend and contribute to Board and sub-committee meetings as required Promote a positive, inclusive culture that supports engagement, and continuous improvement. Develop and lead recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding and retention initiatives. Develop and implement learning, development, and mentoring programmes. Support staff wellbeing initiatives aligned with organisational values Manage employee and industrial relations matters professionally and fairly. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR and best practice. Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation's Quality Management System. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory changes and advise the CEO and SMT accordingly.

Key Skills & Requirements

Relevant degree and/or professional qualification in HR, Employment or related discipline. Senior HR leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment. Proven in organisational change, culture and transformation. Strong employee and industrial relations expertise. High levels of integrity, sound and values-based leadership. Experience in the non-profit / charitable or related sector is a strong advantage TPBN1_IJ