Interim Head of People Operations

We are currently partnering with our client, a growing technology company, to appoint an experienced and strategic Interim Head of People Operations. Working closely with the CEO, CFO and senior leadership team, the Interim Head of People Operations will play a key role in shaping and developing the People function, building the systems, policies and frameworks needed to support the company's next phase of growth.

The role will lead the delivery of effective people operations while driving key initiatives across employee recognition and reward, career development and progression, employee engagement, performance management and leadership development. A key focus will also be on improving HR processes through technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 8 years’ experience in a senior HR leadership role, including a minimum of 5 years leading the HR function, ideally within a growing technology or SaaS business and with experience operating across multiple geographical locations;

• Proven experience building and developing HR functions, policies, processes and people frameworks;

• Strong expertise in employee engagement, recognition and reward, career development and performance management;

• Experience leveraging HR technology, people analytics and automation to improve operational efficiency and decision-making;

• The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational delivery;

• Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to work closely with senior executives;

• A relevant third-level qualification, ideally CIPD or equivalent, and a good understanding of Irish and EU employment practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the People function in a growing technology business and make a meaningful contribution to its future development.