10 years of HR Search: A decade of serving the HR community

In 2015, we set out to establish Ireland’s first specialist HR recruitment firm under Vertical Markets Group—HR Search was born! Alongside my colleague and good friend, Caoilinn Taylor, and with the support of Francis Mulcahy, we built a brand defined by transparency, authenticity, and trust.

A decade later, HR Search has become a trusted partner to HR professionals across Ireland, shaping careers and strengthening businesses.

A Decade of Transformation in HR

Over the past 10 years, the HR landscape has evolved dramatically. We’ve remained ahead of the curve, helping organizations navigate key shifts, including:

•   The rise of HR Centres of Excellence
•   The growing influence of the HR Business Partner role
•   The emergence of new leadership titles such as Chief People Officer, Head of People & Culture, and Employee Experience Lead
• Advances in HR technology, data analytics, and AI
• The shift towards (and away from) hybrid working models
• A stronger focus on employee engagement and retention
• Strategic talent and organisational development initiatives
• A heightened emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Accelerated efforts to close the gender pay gap
• The evolving nature of HR Shared Services and the outsourcing vs. insourcing cycle
• We’ve also witnessed a notable shift in HR demographics, with more men entering a profession that was once almost entirely female

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to driving positive change in the profession and supporting HR leaders in shaping the future of work.

Here’s to the next 10 years!

Tanya, Kerri & Evelyn