HR Consultancy · Cork, Ireland
HR that works for your business
Strategic HR consultancy for SMEs and growing startups. We help you build the people infrastructure that scales with your ambition.
What we do
Three pillars. One expert team.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
We find and place the right people — fast. From executive search to volume hiring, we build talent pipelines that match your culture and growth stage.
HR Strategy & Policy Development
From onboarding frameworks to performance systems, we design HR infrastructure that scales. Practical, compliant, and built for how modern teams actually work.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Navigate complex employment law with confidence. We handle grievances, disciplinaries, and compliance audits — protecting your business and your people.
Why HR Key
HR expertise built for the pace of startups
Most HR consultancies are built for large enterprises. HR Key is different — we understand the speed, constraints, and ambition of growing businesses. We embed ourselves in your team, move fast, and deliver HR that actually works at your stage.
- Dedicated consultant, not a call centre
- Startup-fluent — we speak your language
- Flat-fee retainers, no hidden costs
- Cork-based, available when you need us
Client stories
Trusted by founders who move fast.
HR Key transformed how we hire. We went from chaotic to confident in three months. They understood our culture from day one.
Having HR Key on retainer feels like having a full HR department without the overhead. Invaluable for a team our size.
They handled a complex employee relations issue with professionalism and care. Exactly what we needed.
Ready to build a stronger team?
Let's talk about what HR Key can do for your business.