Job Tag: Human Resources

Senior HR Specialist

Senior HR Specialist – Dublin

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Specialist to join a fast-paced and rapidly expanding organisation operating across multiple European locations.
Reporting directly to the HR Director, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the continued growth of the business through the delivery of high-volume recruitment, workforce mobilisation, HR operations and strategic people projects.
Working alongside a large HR and Talent Acquisition team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring critical hiring demands are met across nine locations throughout Europe. This is a highly visible role requiring an individual who can operate with urgency, professionalism and accuracy in an environment where business priorities can change quickly and recruitment requirements are often immediate and project-driven.
This position is best suited to a confident and commercially aware HR professional who enjoys working at pace, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive management. Due to the scale of hiring activity and ongoing project requirements, this is a fully onsite position based in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the HR Director and wider leadership team to support hiring and workforce requirements across nine European locations.
  • Manage high-volume recruitment activity across a broad range of technical, professional and operational positions.
  • Respond effectively to urgent and reactive hiring requirements, ensuring critical business needs are met within demanding timeframes.
  • Work closely with hiring managers and project teams to understand workforce demands and develop recruitment solutions that support project delivery.
  • Support workforce planning initiatives, helping to identify talent needs in line with business growth and project pipelines.
  • Coordinate employee mobilisation across multiple European locations, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently and effectively.
  • Support global mobility activity, including relocations, cross-border assignments and workforce movement across Europe.
  • Play a key role in delivering HR and business improvement projects within a constantly evolving environment.
  • Act as a key user of SAP HR, ensuring employee records, reporting and workforce data are maintained to the highest standard.
  • Produce HR metrics and management reports to support business decision-making and workforce planning.
  • Drive process improvements across HR and recruitment activities, focusing on efficiency, consistency and service delivery.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, including senior management and executive leadership.
  • Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when managing people-related matters.

Experience & Personal Profile

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HR, Talent Acquisition or HR Operations position.
  • Strong track record managing high-volume and fast-moving recruitment campaigns.
  • Experience supporting both planned and reactive hiring requirements within a demanding business environment.
  • Previous experience working within a large HR or Talent Acquisition team.
  • Exposure to workforce mobilisation, international recruitment or global mobility activity would be highly advantageous.
  • SAP HR experience is essential.
  • Proven experience delivering projects and driving process improvements.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage professionally with senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, build trust and develop strong working relationships.
  • Resilient, adaptable and capable of maintaining momentum in the face of challenges, changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
  • Process-driven with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where flexibility and responsiveness are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who enjoys working in a project-led environment, thrives on recruitment delivery and wants to play a key role in supporting organisational growth across Europe.
If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for high-volume recruitment, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your HR career and become part of a business shaping the future of its industry across Europe.

Human Resources Manager – Limerick

Human Resources Manager – Limerick

Our client is a leading Irish-owned and managed contract catering and hospitality services provider, operating across multiple locations nationwide. Renowned for delivering exceptional service and quality, they continue to experience significant growth while maintaining a strong people-first culture and commitment to operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of a standalone HR function within a fast-paced, multi-site business. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will enjoy full autonomy in managing your workload, priorities, and time while playing a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the organisation.

This is a hands-on role where you will be directly involved in recruitment, employee relations, HR policy development, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives. You will lead all permanent and temporary recruitment activity, partner closely with operational managers across multiple locations, and act as the key HR advisor to the business.

Regular travel to sites throughout the region will be required. This opportunity would suit an experienced HR professional from a high-volume hospitality, contract catering, retail, FMCG, facilities management, or similar operational environment.

The job:

  • Lead all permanent and temporary recruitment activities across the business.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for recruitment agencies and external partners.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to managers on all employee relations matters.
  • Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance-related processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
  • Produce HR reports, recruitment metrics, and workforce insights for senior management.
  • Visit sites regularly to support managers and employees.
  • Support new site openings, mobilisation projects, and organisational growth plans.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous HR Management experience within a multi-site environment.
  • Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment campaigns from end to end.
  • Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to advise management teams.
  • Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
  • Background in hospitality, contract catering, retail, FMCG, facilities management, or another fast-paced operational environment.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
  • A self-motivated individual who thrives in an autonomous role and can effectively manage their own workload and priorities.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Join a successful and rapidly growing Irish business with ambitious expansion plans.
  • Enjoy the autonomy of a standalone HR position where your ideas and input will make a visible impact.
  • Work in a varied, hands-on role spanning recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, and policy development.
  • Partner directly with senior leadership and influence people strategies across the organisation.
  • Play a key role in shaping company culture and supporting long-term business success.

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys taking ownership, working independently, and building strong relationships across a business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

#HospSenior

Retail HR Manager

Retail HR Manager – Dublin

Excel Recruitment are currently seeking a Retail HR Manager to support and partner with operational leaders across a growing retail business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, developing talent and driving a high-performance culture.

This role offers a competitive salary of €70,000 – €75,000 DOE, a Comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to shape and develop high-performing teams across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with operational leaders to support business objectives and people initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management and employment law.
  • Lead recruitment, on-boarding and retention strategies.
  • Support leadership development and succession planning.
  • Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
  • Manage disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and best practices.
  • Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to support decision-making.
  • Support organisational change and business growth initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with managers and employees across the business.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a HR Manager, HRBP or Senior HR role.
  • Experience working in retail, hospitality, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proven employee relations experience.
  • Strong coaching, influencing and leadership abilities.
  • CIPD qualification desirable.

If you’re a commercially minded HR professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Human Resource Manager – Limerick

Human Resources Manager – Limerick

Our client is a leading Irish-owned and managed contract catering and hospitality services provider, operating across multiple locations nationwide. Known for delivering exceptional service and quality, they continue to grow while maintaining a strong people-first culture and commitment to operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a fast-paced, multi-site business. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll oversee all aspects of the HR function, with a particular focus on recruitment, employee relations, engagement, and HR compliance.

You’ll manage all permanent and temporary recruitment activity, act as the key contact for recruitment agencies and external partners, and support managers across multiple sites. Regular travel to locations throughout the region will be required.

This role would suit someone coming from a high-volume hospitality, contract catering, retail, FMCG, or similar operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Lead all permanent and temporary recruitment activities.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for recruitment agencies and external partners.
  • Develop talent pipelines and recruitment strategies to support business growth.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through to onboarding.

Employee Relations & HR Support

  • Provide guidance and support to managers on all employee relations matters.
  • Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance-related issues.
  • Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
  • Produce HR reports and recruitment metrics.
  • Support policy development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Multi-Site Support

  • Visit sites regularly to support managers and employees.
  • Build strong relationships across the business.
  • Support new site openings, mobilisation projects, and organisational growth.
  • Drive a positive and consistent employee experience across all locations.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous HR Management experience within a multi-site environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience managing high-volume recruitment campaigns.
  • Proven employee relations experience.
  • Background in hospitality, contract catering, retail, FMCG, facilities management, or another fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Irish hospitality business where you’ll have the autonomy to shape recruitment, support business leaders, and make a genuine impact on employee experience and company culture.

If you’re a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with operational teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

#HospSenior

Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist- Cork

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join a leading Irish organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s learning and development strategy, partnering with leaders across the business to design, deliver and embed innovative learning solutions that enhance performance.

This role offers a competitive salary of €60,000 – €65,000, hybrid working and exposure to senior leadership.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of €60,000 – €65,000
  • Hybrid working model
  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Company pension scheme
  • Opportunity to join a highly respected and successful Irish organisation
  • High-profile role with exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to lead impactful learning and development initiatives
  • Collaborative, innovative and people-first culture
  • Excellent professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and deliver engaging learning and development programmes across the organisation
  • Partner with business leaders to identify training needs and develop capability-building initiatives
  • Support leadership development, succession planning and talent management programmes
  • Facilitate both classroom and virtual training sessions
  • Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees
  • Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure training records remain accurate
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, reporting and performance metrics
  • Develop blended learning solutions including digital and e-learning content
  • Support organisational change initiatives through targeted learning interventions
  • Work closely with HR and senior leadership to align learning initiatives with business objectives
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, development and employee engagement
  • Monitor industry trends and introduce innovative learning practices where appropriate

About You:

  • Previous experience in a Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development role
  • Experience designing and delivering learning programmes within a fast-paced environment
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Experience supporting leadership development and management capability programmes
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Experience using Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms
  • Commercially minded with the ability to align learning initiatives to business objectives
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business or a related discipline

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you will have the opportunity to influence learning strategy, develop future leaders and make a lasting impact on organisational performance.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

HR & Customer Service Administrator

HR & Customer Service Administrator

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced HR & Customer Service Administrator to join a well-established and highly respected client within the retail and wholesale sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised HR & Customer Service Administrator to join a busy and supportive environment where no two days are the same.

The successful HR & Customer Service Administrator will play a key role in supporting HR operations, payroll administration, colleague engagement, and customer service functions across the branch.

Responsibilities

As a HR & Customer Service Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting all day-to-day HR administration including absence management, employee relations, and disciplinary processes

* Assisting with recruitment activities from interview stage through to onboarding and system setup for new starters

* Liaising closely with the wider HR team to ensure company procedures and employment legislation are followed correctly

* Managing weekly payroll administration with support from the wider payroll function

* Monitoring HR-related KPI’s and maintaining accurate employee records

* Supporting colleague wellbeing initiatives, holiday planning, roster management, and overtime control

* Assisting with employee engagement and internal communication initiatives

* Managing employee queries in a professional, fair, and confidential manner

* Supporting customer service operations across reception, checkouts, and cash office functions

* Ensuring customer queries and complaints are handled efficiently and professionally

* Maintaining operational procedures and supporting monthly audit processes across reception and cash office departments

Requirements

* 3-5 years’ experience in a similar HR administration, customer service, or office management role

* Previous experience within a retail, wholesale, or fast-paced operational environment would be highly beneficial

* Strong understanding of HR processes including recruitment, absence management, and employee relations

* Payroll administration experience is highly advantageous

* Ideally CIPD qualified or currently working towards a HR-related qualification

* Strong communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

* A positive and team-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

* Opportunity to join a well-established and supportive organisation

* Stable full-time position with long-term career prospects

* Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities

* Exposure to both HR and customer service operations

* Opportunity to build valuable experience within a people-focused business

* Varied role offering strong day-to-day diversity and responsibility

Closing & How to Apply

If you’re an experienced HR & Customer Service Administrator looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

INDCIAN

Grade IV Staff Officer

Grade IV Staff Officer

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Staff Officer or HR Generalist (Grade IV) for our client who specialises in the healthcare sector. This is an initial 2‑month temporary contract with the possibility of extension. The role will support a busy HR function and requires an immediate start. Public sector experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end recruitment, managing a moderate volume of roles
  • Manage onboarding and compliance, including vetting, training, and documentation
  • Handle a high volume of HR queries from line managers and staff
  • Support learning and development, including booking training and managing the training diary
  • Assist with HR reporting, including data gathering, collation, and publishing
  • Manage HR documentation, including filing, printing, and scanning
  • Act as a key point of contact for line managers, providing HR administrative support

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a HR Generalist or HR Administrator role
  • Public sector experience highly desirable
  • Experience using Webwise is highly desirable
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Comfortable dealing with high volumes of queries
  • Confident communicator with a professional approach
  • Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness
  • Must be available to start immediately

This role offers valuable experience within a healthcare HR environment, supporting key recruitment, compliance, and HR operations. If you would like to apply for this Staff Officer role, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Laurence on 01-8717605.

INDCOM

Head of Human Resources

This position offers genuine flexibility, strong support from senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape HR strategy within a dynamic, customer-focused hospitality environment.

If you’re seeking a stable senior role where you can make a real impact while maintaining a strong work-life balance, this could be the ideal next step.

The Opportunity

As Head of Human Resources, you will lead the HR function across several hospitality sites, partnering closely with senior management to drive culture, engagement, and organisational growth.

You will oversee an established HR team, ensuring best-in-class HR practices, strong compliance, and consistent people support across all locations within the group.

Why Apply

  • Salary up to €90,000 depending on experience
    * Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
    * Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
    * Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
    * Strong autonomy to shape and deliver HR strategy
    * Long-term stability within a growing hospitality group
    * Mileage and travel support for regional responsibilities
    * Pension and full benefits package

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the HR function across multiple hospitality sites in Galway and surrounding regions
    * Partner with senior leaders to drive culture, engagement, and performance
    * Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organisational development
    * Oversee recruitment, retention strategies, and workforce planning within a fast-paced hospitality environment
    * Ensure full compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
    * Implement engagement, training, and wellbeing initiatives
    * Support and mentor an established HR team

Ideal Candidate

  • Experience at Senior HR Manager, Head of HR, or HR Director level
    * Strong understanding of Irish employment law
    * Experience managing HR across multi-site environments (hospitality experience highly desirable)
    * Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, service-driven business
    * CIPD qualification or relevant HR/Business degree
    * Full driving licence for regional travel

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Head of Human Resources opportunity in Galway, or any other roles, please apply directly.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Senior HR Business Partner

What’s On Offer?

  • Salary: €70,000 plus Performance Bonus
  • Private Healthcare
  • 25 Days Annual Leave
  • Excellent Work-Life balance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Collaborative and values-driven culture

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute the people strategy
  • Act as a trusted advisor, influencing business decisions on all people-related matters
  • Lead and support organisational change and transformation initiatives
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases
  • Support and drive talent acquisition strategies, including key hires
  • Collaborate with L&D to design and deliver impactful development programmes
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and support survey action planning
  • Support compensation and benefits processes, including bonus coordination
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice
  • Liaise with external legal advisors where required
  • Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a true business partner

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a Senior HR or HR Business Partner role
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Demonstrated experience managing organisational change
  • Solid employee relations expertise with sound judgement
  • Commercially minded with the ability to align HR strategy to business goals
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Degree in HR or a related discipline
  • CIPD membership (or working towards) desirable
  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role

If you are interested in this Senior HR Business Partner job opportunity in Meath, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

HR Manager

HR Manager

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a HR Manager for an ongoing temporary contract in Dublin. This candidate will have previous experience working in a busy logistics or retail environment. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a well-established Company, working in an exciting, fast paced office.

Main Responsibilities

  • Monitor the regulations affecting HR functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
  • Providing people advice and support to stakeholders including all levels of management and employees
  • Develop and utilise personal and professional networks for the purposes of recruitment and training
  • Supporting in completion of the recruitment cycle from initial job application, interviewing, screening through to contract and induction stage
  • Managing and overseeing the starter, leaver process and internal transfer or move of temporary, seasonal and permanent employees
  • Develop initiatives and strategies to maximise staff retention
  • Oversee training and development strategies to promote personal and professional growth for employees and management
  • Other administrative duties as required by the business

Main Requirements

  • CIPD qualified
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Very articulate and strong communicator
  • Strong organisational, leadership and time management skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Must have a car as travel is required for this position

If you would like to apply for this HR Manager position, please upload an up to date CV. If you have any questions about this role, you can contact Laurence directly on 01-8717605. For similar live positions, please see the Excel Recruitment Website.