Head of Human Resources

THE ORGANISATION Clancy is one of Irelands leading construction companies, with a proud history of delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial. Established in 1947, Clancy has grown to become synonymous with trust, professionalism, and innovation within the Irish construction industry. The companys commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence is at the core of everything it does. With a focus on building long-term relationships and driving progress through collaboration and continuous improvement, Clancys talented team works nationwide to deliver exceptional results for its clients and partners. To support its growth plans the company is seeking to appoint a Head of Human Resources to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes and to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting its people strategy. THE ROLE The Head of Human Resources will work closely with the Clancy senior leadership team to oversee a wide spectrum of responsibilities supporting essential organisational functions at both strategic and operational levels.This position may be located at any of Clancys offices in Thurles, Dublin, or Corkand is tasked with ensuring that HR policies, programmes, and practices are aligned with business objectives while promoting a positive, productive, and supportive workplace culture. THE PERSON The ideal candidate for this position will have significant Human Resource Management experience (7-10 years) across a broad HR remit including recruitment, training, annual staff appraisals, performance reviews, employee relations, talent management, wellness initiatives, and managing payroll queries. You will possess a relevant third level qualification with strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance. Previous experience within the construction sector or a related area is highly desirable. To Apply : Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by Clancy to manage this recruitment process. Note that the candidate booklet can be downloaded from the advert located on the Lansdowne Executive Search Website If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact : Sen McDonagh, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search. Email : Or please contact Sen at for a confidential discussion. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th October 2025. Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes. Clancy is an equal opportunities employer. Skills : HR Management Irish Employment Law Performance Management Talent Management Recruitment