Head of People

Head of People Our client, a leading business consulting and IT services company, is seeking to appoint a Head of People(ROI & UK)to lead the full scope of HR and people-related functions across their UK and Irish operations. With responsibility for a workforce of approximately 300 staff , this senior-level role plays a key part in shaping organisational culture, supporting people managers, and driving strategic HR initiatives across both jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will have responsibility for : Developing and delivering the organisations People Strategy Overseeing employee benefits, wellbeing, and reward programmes Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Managing onboarding and continuous employee development Handling employee relations matters and ensuring employment law compliance Driving internal communication and employee engagement Maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook Managing TUPE processes as required Overseeing HR administration and day-to-day operations Producing HR reports and insights for senior leadership Leading recruitment, selection, and workforce planning Managing the internal HR team Advising and coaching line managers on all people-related matters Overseeing the HR functions budgeting process Acting as Data Controller for employee-related data Representing the People function at senior leadership, Board, and client levels Experience Required Ideal candidates will have : At least 5 years + experience in a senior HR or People Management role A proven track record in delivering people strategies aligned to business goals Experience in designing and rolling out learning and development programmes Familiarity with dynamic, client-facing or technology-led environments Demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive people matters Strong working knowledge of employee benefits and pension schemes In-depth experience in employment law and Employee Relations Practical understanding of TUPE processes Solid grasp of GDPR and data protection regulations Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Personal Skills The role requires an individual who is : Professional and credible, with excellent interpersonal skills Confident in influencing at senior levels, while also collaborative and team-oriented Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working independently Organised, with strong planning and project management skills Compassionate, realistic, and capable of building trusted relationships Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, including Board members and clients Qualifications A relevant third-level degree is preferred CIPD membership is desirable Candidates without formal qualifications must demonstrate significant, relevant experience and knowledge This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional to take on a strategic leadership role within a growing and future-focused organisation. The successful candidate will have the chance to influence culture, drive change, and support a talented and diverse workforce. For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Aine Wallace or email your cv to If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit for more information on all of our roles. #INDOSB1 #INDAWALL