🎭 Head of HR 📍 Dublin City Centre, Ireland 🕒 Full-time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Reports to: Executive Director
About the Organisation Our client is a leading arts organisation and producing theatrewith a strong national and international reputation. With their work committed to widening access to culture, supporting artists at all stages of their careers, and creating an inclusive space where diverse voices and stories can thrive. As a not-for-profit organisation, everything they do is driven by purpose, collaboration and public value.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and thoughtful Head of HR to join the Senior Management Team in a pivotal leadership role. This is a unique opportunity for a people leader who is motivated by purpose-driven workand wants to play a meaningful role in supporting artists, creative teams and the wider organisation. You will shape and lead the people strategy in a dynamic, production-led environment balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and helping to create the conditions where creativity and people can thrive. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Strategic HR Leadership
Partner with senior leadership to deliver an HR strategy aligned with artistic and organisational goals
Support a sustainable, values-led organisation in the not-for-profit sector
Drive inclusion, diversity, equity and access across all areas of the organisation
Strengthen HR systems, policies and governance to support long-term impact
🔹 Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations across staff, artists and production teams
Lead engagement and wellbeing initiatives in a high-energy creative environment
Promote dignity, respect and safe working practices
🔹 Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Lead inclusive recruitment campaigns to attract diverse creative and professional talent
Support fair, transparent and values-led hiring processes
Ensure compliance with safeguarding and vetting requirements
🔹 HR Operations
Oversee onboarding and offboarding for both permanent and project-based teams
Optimise HR systems and processes to support a flexible workforce model
Maintain efficient and responsive HR operations
🔹 Talent & Performance
Embed performance and development frameworks
Support leadership development, coaching and mentoring
Enable learning and growth across artistic and operational teams
🔹 Reward & Benefits
Support payroll and benefits administration
Ensure fair and competitive approaches to pay across a diverse workforce
🔹 Leadership
Line manage and develop an HR team member
Contribute to organisational strategy and leadership as part of the SMT
About You Essential:
5+ years in a senior HR role (HR Manager / HR Business Partner)
Relevant HR qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of Irish employment law
Experience in fast-paced, people-focused environments
Strong employee relations experience
High integrity, sound judgement and organisational skills
Desirable:
Experience in the arts, cultural or not-for-profit sectors
Experience supporting project-based or freelance workforces
HR systems expertise
Payroll experience
Salary & Benefits 💰 €70,000 – €80,000 (DOE) 🌴 25 days annual leave 💼 Pension scheme 💚 Wellbeing supports (including EAP) 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme 🏡 Hybrid working options
For more information on this role get in touch with Evelyn @ evelyn.fraser@hrsearch.ie