Technology is only as good as the people behind it.
Star Recruitment helps companies across Ireland hire senior IT and digital talent with clarity, confidence and care.
With over 30 years of experience in and around the Irish IT market, we understand that successful hiring is never just about technical capability. It is about finding the person who can lead well, fit the business and make a meaningful impact.
We work with Irish companies scaling for growth, as well as international organisations expanding their teams here. In every case, our role is the same: to connect businesses with the people who can strengthen technology, support delivery and help move the organisation forward.
Recruitment, at its core, is about people.
Hi, I’m Imelda O’Hanlon.
I have spent over 30 years working in and around the IT industry, and over that time I have seen just how much technology can shape a business for the better. I have also seen how often progress depends on one thing: having the right people in place.
That belief sits at the heart of Star Recruitment.
In IT hiring, the right person changes everything.
I know how important these hiring decisions are. A senior IT hire can influence delivery, leadership, culture and confidence across the wider business. When the right person is appointed, momentum builds. When the brief is unclear or the fit is wrong, the impact can be felt quickly.
That is why I take a personal and thoughtful approach to every assignment.
For me, recruitment has always been about people first. It is about understanding the business properly, asking the right questions and taking the time to find someone who is genuinely right for the role, the team and the direction of the company.
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Hiring senior IT talent is not just about filling a vacancy. It is about understanding what the role needs to deliver, what kind of person will work well in your business, and how to build a hiring process that gives that person the best chance of success. I work with employers across Ireland to shape clearer briefs, more focused searches and stronger hiring decisions.
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I work with candidates across Ireland on opportunities in technology, digital, cybersecurity, data and IT leadership. My approach is personal, practical and focused on finding roles that suit both your strengths now and where you want to go next.
SPECIALISATIONS
Specialist IT recruitment across Ireland.
Star Recruitment specialises in senior IT and technology hiring across Ireland, connecting Irish businesses with the right people for the roles that matter most
Why clients choose Star Recruitment
Clients choose Star Recruitment because we bring deep and current knowledge of the Irish IT hiring market, a genuine understanding of leadership and cultural fit, and an appreciation that every senior hire must support not only the needs of today but the future direction of the business.
A more personal way to hire.
Recruitment, at its core, is about people.
Behind every job brief is a business trying to grow, deliver, change or solve a problem. Behind every candidate is a career decision that matters.
At Star Recruitment, we never lose sight of either side of that.
We take the time to understand the wider picture around a hire so that the people we introduce are not simply qualified on paper, but genuinely suited to the opportunity and the business behind it.
If you are hiring senior IT or digital talent and want a recruitment partner who understands both the market and the bigger picture, I would be delighted to speak with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Star Recruitment focuses on mid to senior IT and technology roles across Ireland.
This includes CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Heads of IT, IT Managers, Data and Analytics leaders, Digital Transformation professionals, Cybersecurity specialists, Cloud and Infrastructure engineers, Software Developers, ERP and Enterprise Applications specialists, and Project and Programme Delivery professionals.
If you are unsure whether your role falls within our remit, please get in touch and we can give you a quick and honest answer.
Large recruitment agencies often work across many sectors, with specialist teams or smaller departments covering different areas.
Star Recruitment is deliberately focused on the area we know best: IT and technology recruitment in Ireland.
Every search is personally handled and overseen by Imelda O’Hanlon, who brings over 30 years of experience in the Irish IT market. This means clients work directly with a specialist who understands the roles, the candidate market, and the importance of getting the brief right from the beginning.
The timeline depends on the seniority of the role, the availability of suitable candidates, and how clearly the brief is defined at the outset.
For most mid to senior IT roles, a realistic timeframe from initial brief to offer accepted is usually six to ten weeks. Notice periods also need to be considered, as many senior IT professionals may have a three month notice period in their contract.
In some cases, a candidate may be able to negotiate an earlier finish date, but this is not always possible.
For more senior or specialist appointments, the process can take longer, particularly where the talent pool is narrow or the brief needs to be refined along the way.
We will always give you an honest view of the likely timeline at the start of the process, not simply the answer we think you want to hear.
Yes. While a significant proportion of senior IT roles in Ireland are based in Dublin, Star Recruitment works with businesses across the country.
We support clients in Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and throughout Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster.
Many of our clients are Irish businesses outside the capital that are growing their technology teams and need a recruitment partner who understands the national market, not just the availability of talent in Dublin.
Absolutely.
In fact, many of the senior IT professionals we speak with are in exactly that position. They are settled in their current role, but open to hearing about an opportunity that is genuinely worth considering.
If that sounds like you, I would welcome a confidential conversation. There is no commitment involved and nothing will be shared without your knowledge or agreement.
You can reach me directly at imelda@starrecruitment.ie.
Yes, confidentiality is central to how we work.
Many of the senior IT professionals we speak with are not actively looking for a new role. They may be settled in their current position, but open to hearing about the right opportunity if it is genuinely relevant to their experience, career goals and personal circumstances.
No details are ever shared with a client without your knowledge and agreement. We will speak with you first, understand what you are open to, and only discuss suitable opportunities where there is a clear reason to do so.
If you are considering your next move or simply want a confidential conversation about the senior IT market in Ireland, you are very welcome to get in touch.
Yes, Star Recruitment offers retained search for senior and business critical IT appointments across Ireland.
Retained search is a preferred way of working for a significant number of our clients. It is particularly useful when a role is senior, confidential, difficult to fill, or highly specific, and it allows us to take a more targeted and structured approach to the market rather than relying only on active applicants.
This can include role briefing, market mapping, direct approach, candidate engagement, shortlist management, interview support and offer guidance.
For clients, retained search provides a focused partnership and a clear process from the beginning. It is often the right approach when the appointment matters too much to leave to chance.
If you are considering a senior IT hire and are unsure whether retained search is the right route, we can talk through the role and give you an honest recommendation.
Let’s start with a conversation.
Whether you are hiring for a critical IT role or thinking about your next career move, I would be delighted to hear from you.