Head of People and Culture, Ireland

Are you a visionary HR leader ready to make a local and global impact?

We have been exclusively mandated by our client to source a Head of People & Culture for Ireland. This role will spearhead their talent, culture, and organisational strategy across the region.

Reporting to the Global Chief People & Culture Officer, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead during a time of transformation—balancing global ambition with local excellence, and integrating people strategy across borders.

Reporting to the Global Chief People & Culture Officer, the Head of People & Culture – Ireland will lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of HR in Ireland while serving as a key contributor to the firm’s broader EMEA and global People & Culture agenda.

This role demands a globally minded, culturally agile leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and can balance enterprise-wide objectives with local needs.

As an architect of people strategy and cultural integration, the Head of P&C will shape a cohesive, inclusive employee experience, support post-M&A integration across borders, and mentor a high-performing team that embodies collaboration, adaptability and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to Irish and regional leadership on talent, culture, and organisational development.
• Align HR strategy with business priorities across Ireland and the broader global enterprise.
• Lead people integration for acquired firms across EMEA, including change management, cultural harmonization, and organizational design.
• Develop scalable integration frameworks with global P&C leadership and the Integration Management Office.
• Oversee all aspects of the HR lifecycle in Ireland (e.g. employee relations, compensation, talent acquisition, performance, and experience).
• Champion a high-performance culture rooted in the firm’s values.
• Mentor and grow a People & Culture team that is globally attuned, collaborative, and agile.
• Drive local and regional engagement, wellbeing, and belonging initiatives that reflect both global standards and cultural context.
• Leverage people analytics to inform strategy, identify trends, and measure impact.
• Collaborate closely with global COEs (e.g. L&D, Mobility, HRIS, and Operations).
• Contribute to EMEA-wide HR strategy and serve as a voice for Ireland in global forums.
• Identify operating model and offshore opportunities to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure delivery excellence through a responsive, high-impact support model.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required - Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a global or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to lead in complex, cross-border settings and influence across cultures and levels.
• Demonstrated success driving post-M&A people integration and scaling HR functions.
• Skilled in organizational design, talent planning, and cultural transformation.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experienced in leading high-performing teams and building inclusive workplace cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong executive presence.
• Willingness to travel as required.

This is a rare opportunity to influence at scale—driving transformation locally while amplifying the voice of Ireland across a global network. If you thrive in complexity, influence with empathy, and build cultures that scale, I would love to hear from you.