HR Director (Ireland)

CEL Critical Power is a global provider of mission-critical power solutions operating at the centre of the AI, hyperscale data centre and critical infrastructure ecosystem. Demand for CEL’s products is strong and accelerating. The challenge is not sales demand, it is executing growth at pace without compromising delivery certainty, production discipline or customer trust. Operating from its Irish base, CEL continues to scale its production capability in parallel with its US expansion, with similar ambitions to significantly increase output over the coming years. Ireland remains central to CEL’s global operating model and will continue to play a critical role in delivering high-quality, engineered products at scale.

The Role

The HR Director role requires a strategic and operational leader who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function across the CEL group in Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with the company's overall goals, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring the organisation attracts, retains and develops top talent.

• Develop and implement top-tier HR systems alongside a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with CEL's business objectives and cultural principles.
• Work closely with Department Managers to assist in building and implementing organisational structures that support our strategic goals.
• Create and manage compensation and benefits programs designed to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
• Oversee employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Deploy effective performance management systems, including setting KPIs, conducting performance evaluations, and creating training and development plans to enhance employee skills and career progression.
• Monitor employee satisfaction through surveys and take necessary actions to improve the work environment.
• Design and implement initiatives that strengthen the company’s core values and cultivate a positive culture.
• Serve as a culture advocate, ensuring consistent alignment across all organisational locations.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that comply with current legal requirements and incorporate best practices within our operational areas.
• Support the CEL Management team in managing employee disciplinary processes, investigations, and terminations as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance HR functions.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the broader HR team and people managers to build internal capabilities and nurture strong leadership at every level.
• Design, author, and continuously update HR policies, handbooks, and frameworks that are clear, equitable, legally compliant, and suitable for a rapidly scaling business.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) by embedding inclusive practices into hiring, promotions, compensation, and daily culture.
• Collaborate on talent acquisition strategies and employer branding to attract top engineering, commercial, and operational talent across Ireland
• Drive workforce planning and organisational design to facilitate rapid growth, new site launches, and evolving operational models.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimisation of HR technology and integrate AI tools to streamline recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and analytics.
• Establish a people analytics capability that utilizes data and dashboards to guide decisions regarding retention, engagement, DEIB, productivity, and rewards.
• Create a comprehensive employee wellbeing and mental health strategy that includes hybrid and remote working policies as well as manager training.
• Partner with key stakeholders as a trusted advisor, providing support, constructive challenge, and succession planning at all organisational levels.
• Lead internal communications and change management efforts for organisational, cultural, and transformational initiatives.
• Enhance commercial P&L performance related to people management by overseeing payroll, headcount costs, benefits expenditures, recruitment investments, and L&D budgets, while demonstrating ROI for all people-focused initiatives.