AirNav Ireland, the national provider of air navigation services, is seeking to appoint a Director of Human Resources to join its Executive Management Team.
A commercial semi state organisation, AirNav Ireland employs approximately 700 staff across a number of locations, including Dublin, Shannon and Cork, and operates a critical national infrastructure with annual revenues in excess of €200 million, funded through services to airline customers.
The organisation has experienced sustained growth in both air traffic volumes and revenues in recent years, reflecting rising demand for its services and underscoring its pivotal role in enabling Ireland’s global connectivity and economic activity.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy, supporting operational performance, and fostering an inclusive, high performing culture in a complex, safety critical and highly regulated environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading HR strategy and workforce planning
- Advising the Executive on organisational risk and people priorities
- Managing industrial relations and stakeholder engagement
- Overseeing talent, succession and organisational development
- Ensuring governance, compliance and best practice
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Senior HR leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment
- Strong industrial relations expertise
- Deep knowledge of Irish employment law
- Excellent influencing and communication skills
- A strategic, delivery-focused approach
Odgers Ireland have been exclusively retained by AirNav Ireland to manage the appointment process.
Candidates for this role will be sourced through both an advertised and executive search process.
If you believe you have the drive and experience necessary to take on this role, please submit a single document with the following elements included to [email protected] referencing AirNav Director of Human Resources:
- A comprehensive CV
- A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your personal qualities, qualifications, specialist knowledge, experience and values meet the requirements of the position.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 31st July 2026.
AirNav Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Downloadable Content
Odgers Candidate Brief AirNav, Director of Human Resources, 2026.pdf