A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-known multinational who are looking for an experienced Principal Talent Management Specialist to shape and deliver regional people and organisational strategies across it's Irish operation.
This is a strategic, high-impact role — ideal for a professional who wants to drive regional talent initiatives, influence organisational design, and play a key part in the succession and growth agenda. The role can be based out of either their Clonmel or Cork sites and hybrid working options are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business and HR leaders to translate strategic priorities into effective talent and organisational development strategies aligned with global frameworks.
 - Lead and support organisation design initiatives, ensuring global strategies are effectively implemented across Ireland and EMEA.
 - Drive core talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and career frameworks.
 - Develop and embed scalable onboarding, learning, and capability-building solutions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
 - Act as a regional resource for change management and organisational effectiveness, enabling a culture of engagement, growth, and innovation.
 - Provide coaching and development support to leaders and teams across the region (formal qualification an advantage, but not essential).
 - Collaborate across HR Centres of Excellence and contribute to shaping enterprise-wide talent strategies.
 
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organisation Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
 - 10+ years’ experience in organisation development, change management, or talent management within complex, matrix environments.
 - Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver strategic outcomes.
 - Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
 - Coaching experience and mindset — ability to “own” the regional coaching strategy.
 - Willingness to travel occasionally between Irish sites.
 
Why Join
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
 - Genuine growth and succession opportunities within Ireland and across EMEA.
 - The chance to shape regional strategy and influence the future of talent and organisation development across a global business.
 - Attractive overall compensation package.
 
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.
021-4809118