Head of HR – Interim

. Set and deliver the people strategy and annual plan .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and deliver the people strategy and annual plan
Advise the leadership team on organisation design, leadership capability, culture and workforce decisions
Partner with Finance on headcount and budget
Partner with the Chief of Staff on organisation design, onboarding and cross-functional projects
Lead change through growth and restructuring
Own the recruitment model and hiring plan across in-house, agency and referral channels
Set hiring standards, including structured interviews, interviewer training and offer approval aligned to salary bands
Own the performance cycle, calibration and probation processes
Build career frameworks and succession plans for critical roles
Deliver manager and leadership development
Define compensation philosophy, salary bands and pay review process with Finance
Oversee benchmarking and benefits
Lead engagement survey and action planning
Use attrition and exit data to drive retention action
Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and redundancy
Own employment law advice, using external counsel where needed
Ensure compliant employment arrangements for US and UK teams with payroll providers and local advisers
Own HR policies and partner with Legal Counsel/DPO on employee data
Own the HRIS and monthly people dashboard for the leadership team
Lead and develop the HR team
Manage the People budget and providers

What you’ll need

10+ years in HR / People Operations
3+ years leading a function or working as a senior HR Business Partner or Head of People function in a scaling company
Proven delivery in a high-growth environment, including hiring at pace, performance, reward and retention
Strong Irish employment law and employee relations knowledge, including WRC processes, equality, working time and termination
UK/US employment law awareness helpful
Experience advising senior executives
Experience leading an HR team
Data-led approach
Experience with HRIS and ATS
Degree in HR, business or a related discipline, or CIPD Level 7, or equivalent experience
Commercial judgement
Influence at senior level
Hands-on builder and operator
Discretion and integrity
Clear communication

Comp & perks