FAQs

HR Hire recruits across a wide range of HR positions including Chief People Officer, HR Director, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Administrator, Talent Management and Acquisition specialists, Learning & Development professionals, Reward and Benefit experts, HRIS specialists, and HR Project or Change Management roles.

The time to fill a HR position varies depending on the role’s seniority, complexity, and your specific requirements, as well as the location, whether in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or elsewhere across Ireland.

Typically, for mid-level HR roles such as HR Manager or HR Business Partner, the process takes between 6 to 8 weeks. Senior leadership roles like HR Director or Chief People Officer often require 8 to 12 weeks due to the specialised skills and careful cultural fit needed.

We start by discussing your exact needs and timeline to develop a tailored recruitment plan focused on finding the best candidate for your organisation and region. Our local market knowledge allows us to adjust sourcing strategies based on regional talent availability, helping reduce time-to-hire without compromising quality. Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication and provide regular updates, ensuring transparency and alignment with your goals.

The team at HR Hire aims to deliver efficient, high-quality recruitment tailored to your location and business needs.

At HR Hire, we prioritise building trusted partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a personalised and effective recruitment process.

1. Client Consultation

We begin by engaging in a thorough consultation to understand your specific needs, organisational culture, and the nuances of the role you're looking to fill. This allows us to tailor our approach and align our search with your expectations.

2. Candidate Sourcing

Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we identify potential candidates who not only have the requisite skills and experience but also align with your company's values and culture.

3. Job Marketing

We craft compelling job advertisements and strategically place them across various platforms to attract top-tier talent. Our marketing efforts are designed to reach both active job seekers and passive candidates who may be a perfect fit for your organisation.

4. Candidate Screening

Our team conducts rigorous screening processes, including resume reviews and initial interviews, to shortlist candidates who meet your criteria. We assess not just qualifications but also interpersonal skills and cultural fit.

5. Client Partnering

We maintain open and continuous communication with you throughout the process. By understanding your feedback and preferences, we refine our search and ensure that the candidates we present are aligned with your expectations.

6. Interview and Selection

We coordinate interviews between you and the shortlisted candidates, providing support and guidance to both parties. Our goal is to facilitate a smooth interview process that allows for a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.

7. Contract Management

Once you've selected the ideal candidate, we assist with the negotiation and finalisation of employment contracts. Our expertise ensures that all contractual elements are handled professionally and efficiently.

8. Market Insights and Benchmarking

We provide you with valuable market insights and benchmarking data to inform your hiring decisions. This includes salary trends, skill availability, and other relevant information to help you stay competitive in the market.

Partnering with HR Hire means working with a team that prioritises people, builds lasting relationships, and delivers tailored recruitment solutions.

We’re committed to understanding your needs and connecting you with exceptional talent, ensuring long-term success for your organisation. That’s what makes us the best HR recruitment agency to support you with your hire.

At HR Hire, we specialise in recruiting HR professionals across a diverse range of industries throughout Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and other regional centres. Our expertise spans multiple sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, education, and professional services.

We understand the unique HR challenges and requirements within each industry, allowing us to match candidates precisely to organisational needs.

In terms of job roles, we cover the full HR spectrum, from senior leadership to operational positions. This includes Chief People Officer, HR Director, and HR Business Partner roles focused on strategic leadership and organisational development. We also recruit HR Managers, HR Advisors, and HR Generalists who manage day-to-day HR functions and employee relations.

For specialised functions, we place Talent Management and Acquisition experts who focus on recruitment strategy, Learning & Development professionals dedicated to employee growth, Reward and Benefit specialists who design compensation frameworks, HRIS professionals managing HR technologies, as well as HR Project and Change Management practitioners who lead transformation initiatives.

Our comprehensive coverage of both roles and industries ensures we can support clients and candidates in finding the best fit, whether it’s for a fast-growing tech startup in Dublin, a multinational in Cork, or a public sector organisation in Limerick. This sector and role-specific focus, combined with our strong local market knowledge, positions HR Hire as a trusted recruitment partner across Ireland.

At HR Hire, ensuring candidates are the right fit for your company is central to our recruitment process.

We begin with a thorough understanding of your organisation’s culture, values, business goals, and specific HR needs, taking into account regional nuances whether you are based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or elsewhere in Ireland. This helps us create a detailed candidate profile aligned with both the technical skills required and the interpersonal qualities that will thrive within your team.

Our recruitment specialists use a combination of targeted sourcing, comprehensive screening, and behavioural interviewing techniques to assess candidates.

This includes evaluating relevant experience in your industry, expertise in the specific HR role, and proven success in similar organisational environments. For senior and specialised positions, such as HR Directors, Talent Acquisition leads, or HRIS specialists, we incorporate in-depth competency-based interviews and psychometric assessments to gain insights into candidates’ problem-solving abilities, leadership style, and adaptability.

We also prioritise candidate engagement to ensure motivation and alignment with your company’s mission. Throughout the process, we provide clear, detailed candidate profiles and feedback to you, facilitating informed decision-making.

Additionally, our local market knowledge allows us to anticipate and address challenges unique to your location, whether hiring for a tech firm in Dublin or a public sector role in Limerick, ensuring cultural fit and retention.

Finally, we offer ongoing support during onboarding and beyond, helping both clients and candidates navigate the transition smoothly, which increases the likelihood of long-term success and satisfaction for your organisation.

Depending on the level of role and the complexity, we have a three-tier fee structure. Fees are agreed on engagement with clients following a consultation.

Yes! HR Hire specialises in executive search and recruitment for senior and C-suite roles across Ireland. Our team partners with Irish businesses to identify, attract and secure exceptional leadership talent, from Managing Directors and CEOs to Heads of Department and specialist senior positions.

We combine targeted headhunting with a deep understanding of the Irish market to ensure your organisation finds leaders who deliver long-term results.

Whether you are a growing SME or a large multinational based in Ireland, we manage the entire executive search process, from discreet talent mapping to final appointment, ensuring a professional, confidential, and results-driven approach.