Human Resources Director

Fastnet Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) to appoint a Director of HR .

NIBRT is a global centre of excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, providing world-class research and training solutions to the industry. With over 130 employees and ambitious plans for future growth, NIBRT is committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing and values-led workplace.

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of HR will lead NIBRT’s people agenda, ensuring its talent, culture, organisational capability and structures support the Institute’s strategic ambitions.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic vision with operational excellence, offering the opportunity to shape the employee experience and influence organisation-wide decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a People Strategy aligned with NIBRT’s organisational goals.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and organisational development.
• Advise the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board on people strategy, employment matters and organisational risk.
• Drive leadership development, employee engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion, and a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee HR operations, employee relations, reward and recognition, learning and development, and HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and promote continuous improvement across HR services.

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or a related discipline.
• Significant HR experience, including at least five years at senior / leadership level.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering people strategy and in leading organisational change.
• Experience of reporting to and advising a Board and senior leadership team.
• Experience in the life sciences, biopharma, research, education or publicly funded sector.
• Knowledge of, or expertise in, executive coaching and reward & recognition methodologies.
• ·Credible, trusted leader with the willingness to challenge at the most senior level.
• Collaborative, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• High integrity and discretion, with sound judgement in sensitive situations.
• Champion of inclusion, wellbeing and a positive, values-led culture.