Director of HR Transformation

Director HR Transformation

In this role you will work and lead teams, playing a key role in helping our clients solve complex HR Technology and Transformation problems.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading client engagement teams and working with a variety of clients to drive HR technology, strategy and transformation for HR functions across industries
• Lead and collaborate with Alternative Delivery Models (ADM) and HR Shared Services (HRSS) frameworks to enhance service delivery models
• Leading and managing end-to-end HR Technology and Transformation engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company methodologies
• Supporting clients to develop and implement strategies to enhance and optimise HR processes, technology, systems and organisational design
• Collaborating with clients to assess current HR capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and design future-state HR models
• Integrate cutting-edge technology that supports and elevates HR functions, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives
• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex change concepts specifically within HR technology implementation, and supporting clients with change management activities for these projects
• Leading and managing HR cloud technology implementation projects (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or Workday) and enabling data analytics following the implementation
• Collaboratively work with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver complex problems with a key focus on benefits realisation and sustained value creation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions pre-emptively
• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous feedback
• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client presentations
• Develop and successfully managing project budgets and commercials
• Identifying and resolving risks and issues throughout programme delivery.
• Handling a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines, and working with a wide range of internal external stakeholders

Skills and Competencies Required

• Strong business development acumen
• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Supply technical knowledge in HR Technology and Transformation
• Ability to lead and manage inter-disciplinary teams
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and collaborators to build trust
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient use of the Microsoft suite of applications and tools like power BI

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience leading and implementing a HR Technology or Transformation project (e.g. SAP, Workday or Oracle or other Tier two solutions)
• A recognised University Degree, preferably in HRM and a minimum of 10+ years of experience in HR Technology, Transformation, or HR consulting, with a proven track record of managing complex projects
• A good understanding of Irish employment law and its implications for HR practices
• Strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of HR processes, systems, and technologies, including HRIS, talent management, and workforce analytics
• In depth knowledge of HR strategies, processes and best practices with experience leading and managing HR transformation projects, Alternative Delivery models, Shared services and offshore centres
• Proficiency in leveraging HR technologies including HRIS to optimise HR functions
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to clients and teams.
• Proven leadership ability to mentor and develop junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive change.
• Experience in consulting or professional services is highly desirable
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD) are a plus

All interested candidates should send CVs to Susan Nix -