Join Our Team as a Head of Human Resources!
Are you ready to lead from the front and make a tangible impact Comfort Keepers? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head of HR providing strategic leadership, governance, and high-level oversight of all people-related functions. The Head of HR will drive HR alignment with the company’s ambitious national expansion strategy while embedding a high-performance, values-driven culture across care and support services.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Head of HR, you will combine executive-level leadership with a hands-on operational focus, directly influencing business growth, workforce planning, and HR service delivery across new and existing regions.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership & Governance: Shape and deliver the HR strategy in line with Comfort Keepers’ business goals and nationwide service expansion.
- People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the HR leadership team (HR Ops Manager, Compliance Manager, Recruitment Manager, Reporting Manager, HR Executive)
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with Area Managers, Branch Managers, and Operations leadership
- Hands-On Operational Support: Be visible and hands-on with high-priority HR cases, investigations, and critical staffing needs
- Policy Development & Compliance: Oversee the design, review, and implementation of all HR policies and frameworks (recruitment, safeguarding, complaints, vetting, etc.)
- Organisational Development & Culture: Foster a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams
- This role requires regular travel to office locations, and Fuel card will be provided to support your work.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional results.
Key skills and qualifications include:
- 10+ years progressive HR experience with at least 5 in senior leadership roles
- Experience in regulated sectors (healthcare, social care, or public services) highly desirable
- Degree or Master’s in Human Resources, Business, or related field (CIPD Chartership preferred)
- Experience of HR management in low-paid industries
- Proven experience in change management/Employee Relations
- Visionary leadership with strong operational grounding
- Stakeholder diplomacy and executive communication
- Strategic thinking and change management
- Deep knowledge of HR law, HIQA/HSE frameworks, and care sector dynamics
- Proven project HR management experience, with the ability to oversee large-scale, multi-location projects.
- Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, including HIQA regulations.
- Flexibility to travel extensively across the country to support office openings and operations.
- Nationwide-based: This role is based in Santry, Dublin 17 but requires frequent national travel and is not remote
What We’re Offering
- Competitive salary.
- Bonus potential
- Fuel Card to support travel to office locations.
- The opportunity to lead and shape the future of our services.
- Career progression opportunities and growth
- A collaborative, supportive work environment focused on making a difference.
Why Join Us?
At Comfort Keepers, we are passionate about creating better outcomes for our clients and providing a supportive, thriving environment for our staff. This role offers a chance to lead meaningful projects, contribute to our growth, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in care.
Ready to Drive Success?
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference—one office at a time!
