Head of Human Resources

Law Society of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of Ireland seeks a Head of Human Resources to report to the Director of Finance, Operations & HR, and to lead the HR function as a trusted strategic adviser to the Executive Leadership Team.

You will shape people strategy, organisational design, governance and risk across the HR portfolio at a pivotal stage in the Society’s evolution, delivering impact on culture and capability.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading teams, budgets and organisational change.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder influencing skills.
• Sound judgement, resilience and a collaborative leadership style.
• Experience in professional services or business sector advantageous.
• CIPD membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and advise the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee organisational design, employee relations, workforce planning and leadership development.
• Drive engagement, governance, risk management and HR operations across the function.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Irish employment law

Budget management

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Change management

CIPD membership preferred

Job description

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations & HR, you will lead the HR function and act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role spanning people strategy, organisational design, employee relations, workforce planning, leadership development, engagement, governance and HR operations and they are seeking an accomplished and influential Head of Human Resources to lead its people, culture and organisational development agenda at a pivotal stage in its evolution

This is a rare senior leadership opportunity to shape culture, strengthen capability and help deliver the Law Society's Strategic Ambitions 2024-2028.

You will have genuine scope to influence organisation-wide change, develop a forward-looking people strategy, support senior leaders, lead key HR and organisational development initiatives, manage important stakeholder relationships, and ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management across the HR function.

Experience/Requirements

You will be a credible, solutions-focused senior HR leader with the confidence to operate strategically while remaining close to delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant senior HR leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice
• Experience leading teams, budgets and organisational change
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder influencing skills
• Sound judgement, resilience and a collaborative leadership style
• Experience in professional services, or in business/ commercial sector would be advantageous
• CIPD membership preferred

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact within a respected, purpose-led institution at the heart of Ireland's legal profession. You will join a collaborative environment that values professionalism, innovation, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The Law Society offers excellent working conditions, pension, training and development opportunities, and is recognised for its commitment to workplace wellbeing through IBEC's Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Company Index.

We thank you for your interest in the Law Society of Ireland and this role.

Remuneration Package

Highly-competitive remuneration package