HR & Human Resources jobs in Ireland

Whether you’re just beginning your career in human resources, or you’re an experienced people leader wanting that next leadership role, we’re here to help.

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Our experienced HR recruitment team has over 18 years’ experience in placing professionals with leading employers across the country. From shaping and stewarding a positive employee experience, staff benefits, recruitment and retention strategies, learning and development opportunities and diverse and inclusive cultures, we know that HR professionals like you have a wealth of knowledge and experience – which is why we’re here to help you take your career to the next level.  

Our team recruit across a wide range of HR jobs such as HR administrators, HR generalists, HR business partners, HR managers, HR directors and HR specialist roles such as talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, rewards, DE&I and HR consultancy. We specialise in permanent, contract and temporary roles across both the public and private sectors.

And now is the time to move with 92% of organisations saying they’ve experienced skills shortages of late, so HR professionals are in high demand. Get in touch with us today and use our industry experience to find the right role for you. 

We’re more than your average HR recruitment business; we're here as a lifelong partner to talented HR professionals like you, helping you deliver your professional responsibilities and achieve your personal ambitions. 

Take a look at our extensive choice of human resources roles.

We place one of our candidates in a new role every 2 hours in Ireland

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Sharon is honestly the best recruiter I have ever dealt with and helped me get my dream job! She prepped me so well for my interview and was really supportive but most importantly she understood exactly what kind of role I wanted.

-HR Administrator, Not-for-Profit Company

Human resources jobs FAQs

We have jobs spanning all levels of seniority, from entry level administrator positions to senior leadership and director positions. On our website, you’ll find roles including: 

  • HR administrators
  • HR generalists
  • HR business partners
  • HR managers
  • HR directors
  • Talent acquisition
  • Learning and development
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Rewards
  • DE&I
  • HR consultancy and more

Entry level positions within HR usually start at a salary of around €30,000 per annum. HR directors can expect to earn from €90,000 to more than €130,000 per annum. Compensation depends on the level of experience you have, the skills you can offer and the organisation type and sector in which you work.

Soft skills that employers are looking for include communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to implement change, flexibility and adaptability, problem-solving and critical thinking. Technical skills that are desired include experience working with talent management systems and databases, interviewing, onboarding and offboarding, organisation and multitasking. 

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