Cork based CoreHR to create up to 300 new jobs across Ireland

CoreHR, a HR software company has announced the creation of 300 new jobs at its offices in Dublin, Kilkenny and its headquarters in Ballincollig, Cork.

CoreHR has risen to become one of the world’s leading providers of HR software and technology, specialising in cloud-based human capital management and payroll software for companies including Pfizer and Primark.

The roles will be across product and development, professional services, customer support, and sales & marketing and will see the company more than double its workforce over the next three years.

“After a number of years of strong performance, including 30% revenue growth last year, I am very much looking forward to the next stage of our success story, to expanding our talented team and to continuing our global growth strategy.”

John Goulding, Chief Executive of CoreHR

Along with Cork, the majority of the new positions will be located in Kilkenny and Dublin – where the company also has offices. A small number of jobs will be in the UK, where CoreHR also has a presence.

The expansion plans are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.

Ken Murphy

(Director) BE (Hons), CPIM – Cork Office

Ken Murphy graduated from University College Cork in 1987 with an Electrical Engineering degree before moving to the US as a Network Design Engineer with BellSouth Corporation. His return to Ireland in 1989 heralded a career which concentrated on the multinational sector, and involved working with companies such as Apple Computer, Cabletron, FMC Automotive, Moog, General Semiconductor and Technicolor.

Ken is a specialist in quality management, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. He has significant expertise and experience in managing the changing demands of the global media, electronics and automotive sectors at operational and project management levels.

Ken leads CareerWise Recruitment’s Cork operations. He has served on local and national committees of IPICS (The Supply Chain Management Institute), CIPD, the Cork Electronics Industry Association (CEIA), and has completed a three-year term as Chair of the UCC Alumni Board.

Ken has recently been elected as a Director of the Cork Chamber for a four year term to help promote business and drive policy objectives for the Cork Region

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