An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Operations Lead to join a leading organisation operating within one of Europe’s fastest-growing industries.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end HR operations function across a large, multi-site workforce. Reporting to the HR Director, you will lead a high-performing HR Operations team, drive continuous process improvement and ensure an exceptional employee experience from onboarding through to offboarding.

This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and has a passion for operational excellence, governance and people.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Process Excellence

• Lead and continuously improve HR operational processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and compliance.

• Drive best practice across HR governance, policies and procedures.

• Develop and implement robust processes that enhance the employee lifecycle and overall HR service delivery.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the HR Operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Support performance management, goal setting and professional development across the team.

• Promote a high-performing and customer-focused HR function.

HR Systems, Data & Reporting

• Manage the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, accuracy and confidentiality.

• Develop meaningful people analytics, management dashboards and executive reports.

• Analyse HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

• Drive automation and continuous improvement in HR reporting processes.

Employee Relations & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on a broad range of employee relations matters.

• Support managers in delivering consistent people management practices across the business.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing positive outcomes and driving best practice.

Payroll & Benefits

• Work closely with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Oversee HR administration relating to employee benefits and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and contribute to key HR initiatives across areas such as Diversity & Inclusion, employee engagement and learning & development.

• Manage relationships with external HR service providers and ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and the overall employee experience.

About You

You’ll be an experienced HR professional who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in HR Operations, HR Governance or a similar HR leadership role.

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams.

• Strong knowledge of HR systems, reporting and people analytics.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior leadership.

• Experience managing complex HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for driving operational excellence.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with HRIS platforms.

How to apply:

Contact Sinéad Canning on 086 800 6785 for more information about this position. You can also apply below with your CV.

About Engage People

Engage People is a specialist recruitment firm in Dublin, Ireland, that connects clients and candidates in the Accountancy & Financial and Banking & International Financial Services sectors.