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Head of Human Resources, Clancy Construction

Clancy is one of Ireland’s leading construction companies, with a proud history of delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial. Established in 1947, Clancy has grown to become synonymous with trust, professionalism, and innovation within the Irish construction industry.

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THE ORGANISATION

Clancy is one of Ireland’s leading construction companies, with a proud history of delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial. Established in 1947, Clancy has grown to become synonymous with trust, professionalism, and innovation within the Irish construction industry. The company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence is at the core of everything it does. With a focus on building long-term relationships and driving progress through collaboration and continuous improvement, Clancy’s talented team works nationwide to deliver exceptional results for its clients and partners. To support its growth plans the company  is seeking to appoint a Head of Human Resources to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes and to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting its people strategy.

THE ROLE

The Head of Human Resources will work closely with the Clancy senior leadership team to oversee a wide spectrum of responsibilities supporting essential organisational functions at both strategic and operational levels. This position may be located at any of Clancy’s offices in Thurles, Dublin, or Cork and is tasked with ensuring that HR policies, programmes, and practices are aligned with business objectives while promoting a positive, productive, and supportive workplace culture.


THE PERSON

The ideal candidate for this position will have significant Human Resource Management experience (7-10 years) across a broad HR remit including recruitment, training, annual staff appraisals, performance reviews, employee relations, talent management, wellness initiatives, and managing payroll queries. You will possess a relevant third level qualification with strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance. Previous experience within the construction sector or a related area is highly desirable.

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To Apply:

Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by Clancy to manage this recruitment process.

Further information, including details on how to apply is available on www.clancy.ie

If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Seán McDonagh, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search. Email: sean.mcdonagh@lansdownesearch.ie

For a confidential discussion, please contact Seán at +353 (0)87 796 1062.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th October 2025.

Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes.

Clancy is an equal opportunities employer.

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