Head of HR, Ireland

We are supporting a global pharmaceutical organization in Ireland in the search for a strategic and operational HR leader to guide the Irish affiliate and serve as a trusted advisor to the local leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a business partner to local leadership, offering strategic and operational HR support.

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on personnel management, recruitment, performance appraisal, compensation, development, and retention.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and candidate selection processes.

• Manage employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases.

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with internal standards and legal requirements.

• Stay current with Irish employment and labor law to ensure compliance.

• Oversee accurate and timely execution of all HR administrative processes.

• Maintain and optimise HR systems, ensuring data integrity and usability.

• Manage all aspects of personnel administration and payroll in collaboration with external providers.

• Plan and execute annual HR processes (e.g. compensation reviews, bonus schemes).

• Coordinate and lead both local and international HR projects.

• Oversee areas such as mobility (fleet), facilities, office management, health & safety, and sustainability.

• Manage internal communications for the affiliate in close coordination with global headquarters.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally with a focus on Human Resources Management.

• In-depth knowledge of Irish labor law and social security regulations.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Proficient in MS Office;

Experience:

• Extensive experience in a comparable HR leadership role within an international environment.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, pragmatic, and dynamic with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Solution-oriented, with a hands-on approach and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Confident, professional demeanor with the ability to influence and lead.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits package
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Career development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

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