Caroline Reidy
Managing Director of The HR Suite
Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite and HR and Employment Law Expert. Caroline is a former member of the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Workplace Relations Commission. Caroline is also an independent expert observer appointed by the European Parliament to the Board of Eurofound. Caroline is also on the Board of the Design and Craft Council Ireland. She has also completed a Masters in Human Resources in the University of Limerick, she is CIPD accredited as well as being a trained mediator. Caroline had worked across various areas of HR for over 20 years in Kerry Group and in the retail and hospitality sector where she was the Operations and HR Director of the Garvey Group prior to setting up The HR Suite in 2009.
Caroline has also achieved a Diploma in Company Direction with Distinction with the Institute of Directors. She also has written 2 books, has done a TEDx and is a regular conference speaker and contributor to national media and is recognised a thought leader in the area of HR and employment law. Caroline also mentored female entrepreneurs on the Acorns Programme. Originally from Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry living in Dublin is very proud of her Kerry roots.
With offices in Dublin, Cork and Kerry and a nationwide client base of SME’s and multinationals, The HR Suite has over 500 clients throughout Ireland and employs a team of HR Advisors who offer clients expert HR advice, training, third party representation and other HR services. Caroline speaks widely and writes articles and papers on thought leadership in relation to the future landscape of HR and the challenges and opportunities that presents for employers and employees. She also speaks on the area of employment law, mediation and other relevant HR related topics. She is a regular contributor and expert presenter & trainer in all HRE and Employment Law areas. Caroline is also the author of “The Art of Asking the Right Questions” a tool kit for people managers to ensure they maximise the talent of their people. .
Topics
- Employment Law
- The Art of Asking The Right Questions
- Leadership
- The Future of Work
- Dignity & Respect
- Female Entrepreneurship
- Emotional Intelligence
- Diversity, Equality & Inclusion