People-Focused HR, Personally Delivered
At Emerald HR, we believe that people are the heart of every great business. Our mission is to empower organisations by unlocking the full potential of their workforce through thoughtful, strategic, and people-first HR solutions. As a specialist HR consultancy, we work closely with businesses of all sizes and industries, offering expert guidance, customised services, and hands-on support to build high-performing, engaged, and future-ready teams. Whether you’re a growing startup, an evolving SME, or an established enterprise seeking to refine your HR practices, we’re here to help you create a workplace where your people can thrive.
OUR PRODUCTS
Meet the Team
Meet the team behind Emerald HR
CEO and Head of HR Operations
Liz Leavy
Liz is an experienced HR Director, MCIPD, Executive Coach IFC Accredited NLP Practitioner.
Liz has led the HR function in Ireland for a large multinational, has led many consultancy projects across all HR disciplines and has designed and delivered L&D programs globally.
Liz's specialty is business transformation, scaled rightsizing and implementing and maintaining a HR function to businesses that are growing and have not, to date, had the need for an HR department. She is also experienced in holding a HR department and team whilst a business recruits and/or trains a new HR director.
Liz's client base includes a number of blue chip companies such as HP, Eircom, Cityjet, GE Capital and Coca Cola. Liz has also worked with a number of not for profit organisations and has a special interest in Charities and Education.
Junior HR Associate
Olivia McNally
Olivia is a legal graduate of Maynooth University.
She has previously worked in three of the big five Irish law firms; Matheson LLP, Mason Hayes & Curran and Arthur Cox. From this legal experience she has successfully obtained a training contract with Matheson commencing in 2028.
In addition, she has worked as a legal secretary and has hands on experience in dealing with clients through her retail background.
Olivia is responsible for Emerald HR's digital and social media presence. She is also responsible for keeping up to date with employment law changes to ensure our clients stay HR compliant.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Our clients appreciate the tailored approach Emerald HR brings to their HR needs. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that foster employee engagement and satisfaction.
Martin Kilduff
Operations Director
Liz and the team have been instrumental in helping our company navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful growth.
Their strategic advice, hands on support, and deep understanding of both local and international business environments have made a real difference to our operations.
They are not just advisors- they are trusted partners.
Jim Phibbs
Managing Director
Since partnering with Liz, we have experienced significant improvements in our HR processes and overall organisational effectiveness. Their expertise in recruitment, on boarding, performance management, and training have been invaluable in helping us build a strong and engaged workplace.
Their team's professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to our success have been truly impressive. They have consistently gone above and beyond to meet our needs and provide tailored solutions that align with our company culture and values.
I highly recommend Liz to any organisation who is seeking to enhance their HR capabilities and achieve their business objectives. She is a trusted partner who delivers exceptional results.
Liz is an exceptional professional who has always demonstrated the skills and abilities required for the varied roles she has had.
She works incredibly well under pressure and in my experience brings a level head to potentially stressful situations. Her ability to work with people in all areas of an organisation and to see the big picture when doing so, means she is an asset to any management team lucky to have her.
She is hard working, driven, and dedicated to the work she is responsible for. She is a pleasure to work with and her optimism creates an atmosphere of encouragement that motivates those around her. She is respected as both an individual and a professional
Edele Hayes
CEO and Founder
