HR Director – Castleknock

Back 4 Good; Castleknock; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Back 4 Good is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for an established organisation based in Castleknock, Dublin. This senior role leads the development and delivery of HR strategy to drive performance, culture and sustainable growth, collaborating with executive leadership to align people initiatives with business goals.

You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations and change management, ensuring GDPR compliance and competitive compensation strategies while championing

Qualifications

• Requires degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Significant senior HR management experience, ideally including director-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience implementing HR transformation programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to the executive leadership team on workforce planning and organisational development.
• Lead recruitment, talent acquisition, employee retention and succession planning.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, GDPR and workplace regulations.
• Manage compensation, benefits and reward strategies.
• Champion diversity, equality, inclusion and employee wellbeing.
• Introduce innovative HR systems, workforce analytics and digital solutions.
• Lead organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop leadership capabilities across all departments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Degree in HR/Business Administration

Postgraduate HR qualification

CIPD membership

Tools

HR technology

AI recruitment tools

Job description

HR Director – Castleknock, Dublin

Location: Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
Position: Human Resources Director
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Executive Package
Recruitment Partner: MyJobs.ie / Back 4 Good

Opportunity Overview

Back 4 Good, working in partnership with MyJobs.ie, is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Human Resources Director for an established organisation based in Castleknock, Dublin.

This senior leadership opportunity is suited to an accomplished HR professional who can develop and implement people strategies, strengthen organisational performance and support sustainable business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to create a positive workplace culture, attract exceptional talent and ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organisational objectives.

Provide strategic advice to the executive leadership team on workforce planning and organisational development.

Lead recruitment, talent acquisition, employee retention and succession planning.

Oversee employee relations, performance management and disciplinary procedures.

Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, GDPR and workplace regulations.

Manage compensation, benefits and reward strategies.

Champion diversity, equality, inclusion and employee wellbeing.

Introduce innovative HR systems, workforce analytics and digital solutions.

Lead organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop leadership capabilities across all departments.

Candidate Specification

Applicants should possess:

A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Significant senior-level HR management experience, ideally including director-level responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated experience implementing HR transformation programmes.

Strong commercial awareness and strategic decision-making capabilities.

The ability to lead teams and influence organisational culture.

Desirable Experience

A postgraduate HR qualification, CIPD membership, experience implementing HR technology and familiarity with AI-supported recruitment tools would be advantageous.