Senior People Operations Leader — Hybrid (Dublin)

Compass Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discounts across the Island of Ireland

Flexible working

Leave Purchase scheme

Life assurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Compass Group PLC in Dublin is seeking a Senior People Operations Manager to lead a regional HR partner function, aligning people strategy with growth across UK&I, Europe, and beyond. You will manage a team of up to three direct reports, drive workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development while ensuring legal compliance and efficient HR operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Hybrid role requires three days in the office, with strong stakeholder engagement and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management or related field.
• 3–7 years’ HR experience in a multi-site environment across UK&I and Europe.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour law.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen with financial understanding.
• Confident decision-maker with a calm, measured approach.
• High standard of confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Labour law knowledge

Business acumen

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Compass Group PLC in Dublin is seeking a Senior People Operations Manager to lead a regional HR partner function, aligning people strategy with growth across UK&I, Europe, and beyond. You will manage a team of up to three direct reports, drive workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development while ensuring legal compliance and efficient HR operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Hybrid role requires three days in the office, with strong stakeholder engagement and a