HR Transformation Director

Lex Consultancy Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy Recruitment in Dublin seeks an experienced HR Transformation Director to lead complex HR transformation programmes for major clients. You will shape operating models, advise senior leaders, and drive technology-enabled change within a growth-focused People & Change practice.

The role requires hands-on leadership, substantial delivery experience, and a track record of finalising initiatives from design through realisation, with emphasis on M&A due diligence and data-driven

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience delivering end-to-end HR Transformation programmes.
• Strong consulting, professional services or transformation leadership background.
• Experience leading HR Transformation programmes personally.
• M&A / HR Due Diligence experience is essential.
• Knowledge of HR operating models (HRBPs, Centres of Excellence, Shared Services).
• Experience with HR technology transformation (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM).
• Ability to leverage AI and automation to improve HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR Transformation engagements across operating model design, organisation design, process optimisation, technology enablement, people analytics and workforce strategy.
• Advise senior HR and business leaders on complex transformation challenges and develop practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Assess HR technology landscapes and advise on platforms and solutions, including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM.
• Drive HR operating models across HRBP, Centres of Excellence and Shared Services.
• Lead client conversations at senior level and translate challenges into clear transformation strategies.
• Develop proposals, identify opportunities and contribute to business development and practice growth.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

HR Transformation

Leadership

Strategic advisory

People analytics

Business development

Change management

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Transformation Director to join a growing People & Change consulting team in Dublin.

This is a newly created, senior client-facing role for an individual with a strong track record of personally leading and delivering complex HR Transformation programmes. You will work closely with senior HR and business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and helping organisations navigate significant transformation, restructuring, technology change and evolving workforce requirements.

The ideal candidate will come from a management consulting or professional services background, although candidates who have led substantial HR Transformation programmes within large organisations undergoing significant change will also be considered.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will need to demonstrate clear examples of transformation programmes you have personally led, shaped and delivered, rather than simply having been exposed to HR transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR Transformation engagements across operating model design, organisational design, process optimisation, technology enablement, people analytics and workforce strategy.
• Advise senior HR and business leaders on complex transformation challenges and develop practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Assess HR technology landscapes and advise clients on the most appropriate platforms and solutions, including technologies such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM.
• Help clients understand how AI, automation and digital transformation can streamline HR processes and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Design and implement HR operating models across HR Business Partner, Centres of Excellence and Shared Services structures.
• Lead HR process redesign and optimisation, with a focus on simplification, scalability and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop workforce strategies aligned to wider business strategy, supported by data and people analytics.
• Support clients through organisational change, restructuring and new ways of working.
• Provide HR Due Diligence support within M&A environments.
• Lead client conversations at senior level and translate complex business challenges into clear, people-centred transformation strategies.
• Develop proposals, identify opportunities and contribute directly to business development and practice growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and help develop new client accounts.
• Contribute to the continued development of HR Transformation propositions and market offerings.
• Coach, mentor and develop more junior members of the team.

We are looking for a commercially minded HR Transformation professional who combines strategic advisory capability with practical delivery experience.

You will ideally have:

• 6+ years' experience delivering end-to-end HR Transformation programmes.
• A strong consulting, professional services or transformation leadership background.
• Proven experience leading HR Transformation programmes personally, rather than simply participating in them.
• M&A / HR Due Diligence experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of HR operating models, including HRBPs, Centres of Excellence and Shared Services.
• Experience with HR process redesign, optimisation and organisational design.
• Experience delivering or advising on HR technology transformation, with exposure to platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle HCM.
• Strong understanding of how AI and emerging technology can transform and simplify HR processes.
• Experience developing workforce strategies and using data, metrics and people analytics to support decision-making.
• Demonstrable business development and commercial experience, including proposal development, winning work and growing client relationships.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.