List of HR Mentors
Caroline Reidy the owner of The HR Suite a HR consultancy that provides expert HR advice to clients nationwide with offices in Kerry, Dublin and Cork. Caroline is a past Commissioner on the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Work Place Relations Commission. Caroline has completed a Masters in Human Resources in the University of Limerick and is a trained mediator. She is also the author of “The Art of Asking the Right Questions” that provides top tips to people managers throughout the employment journey. To mark 10 years in business in 2019 Caroline launched a children’s book ‘Celebrating You’ to advocate diversity and the importance of celebrating individuality in children and all proceeds go directly to Enable Ireland. Caroline also contributes as a thought leader to national media, is a frequent conference speaker and writes articles in the national press. www.thehrsuite.com
Catherine Monahan. Action HR Services provides expert HR and employment law consultancy to SMEs across Ireland. Dominika O’Sullivan and Catherine Monahan bring decades of HR experience and deep sector knowledge, ensuring tailored, high-quality support. Dominika, with over 15 years in HR and recruitment, is passionate about empowering businesses with strategic solutions. Her experience spans roles in leading hotel groups and as a mentor to SMEs. Catherine, with 20+ years in HR management, is committed to delivering exceptional service, allowing clients to focus on growth. Her diverse career includes senior HR roles in the hospitality, healthcare, and production sectors. Both consultants understand the unique challenges of early-stage company development, bringing practical insights to overcome these hurdles. Action HR’s dedication to trust, integrity, and customer-centricity ensures that businesses receive seamless, up-to-date advice and comprehensive support, enhancing HR strategy, compliance, and workplace culture. Catherine Monahan, an MCIPD-qualified HR professional, boasts over 20 years’ experience in HR management across diverse industry sectors in Ireland. Joining Action HR Services shortly after its inception, Catherine understands the challenges faced by micro-businesses and brings strategic solutions to support their growth. Over the past 2.5 years, she has provided expert HR consultancy, mentoring, and management advice to SMEs. Catherine holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a BA in HR Management from the National College of Ireland, maintaining Chartered Member status with the CIPD for over two decades. She is also a trained mediator and qualified trainer. Notably, she was awarded HR and Training Manager of the Year by the Irish Hospitality Institute in 2017. Her career includes senior HR roles at Riverdance’s Abhann Productions, Lough Eske Castle, and Cara Pharmacy Group, showcasing her expertise in high-level HR leadership and strategy.
Dominika O’Sullivan. Action HR Services provides expert HR and employment law consultancy to SMEs across Ireland. Dominika O’Sullivan and Catherine Monahan bring decades of HR experience and deep sector knowledge, ensuring tailored, high-quality support. Dominika, with over 15 years in HR and recruitment, is passionate about empowering businesses with strategic solutions. Her experience spans roles in leading hotel groups and as a mentor to SMEs. Catherine, with 20+ years in HR management, is committed to delivering exceptional service, allowing clients to focus on growth. Her diverse career includes senior HR roles in the hospitality, healthcare, and production sectors. Both consultants understand the unique challenges of early-stage company development, bringing practical insights to overcome these hurdles. Action HR’s dedication to trust, integrity, and customer-centricity ensures that businesses receive seamless, up-to-date advice and comprehensive support, enhancing HR strategy, compliance, and workplace culture. Dominika O’Sullivan is a highly experienced HR consultant with over 15 years in human resources and recruitment. She offers expert advice to SMEs across various sectors, focusing on solutions that empower businesses to manage and expand confidently. For the past six years, she has served as an HR expert, management consultant, and mentor to small businesses. As a founding member of Action HR Services, Dominika understands the challenges of early-stage business development and effective strategies to navigate them. Holding a BA in Psychology from Dublin Business School and a Diploma in HR Management from the National College of Ireland, she is a committed CIPD member dedicated to staying at the forefront of HR advancements. Her career includes roles as HR Manager at Choice Hotels Ireland and Dalata Hotel Group, and she co-led the HR function during the reopening of Adare Manor Resort, showcasing her leadership in complex HR initiatives.
Niall Glynn & Associates Limited was set up in 2010 to provide HR Business Solutions & Mentoring mainly to SME businesses including Start Ups. He also provides tailored Career Coaching to Senior Executives. He currently acts as both an Adviser / Mentor to a select number of SME businesses on Business Solutions, HR Management & Organisation Change. He also is a Business Advisor & Mentor with several Local Enterprise Offices, including Wexford, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, South Dublin, Wicklow, Meath & Kildare for many years. He delivers a range of services for these LEOs ranging from: a) Business Clinics, b) Mentoring, c) MFI Applications & Appeals, d) Training and e) Other Services i.e. Judging Schools Business Competition. He has also acted as a Mentor for Enterprise Ireland. Niall Glynn has over 30 years’ experience in Corporate and Investment Banking, specialising in Human Resource Management and Organisation Change. A Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel & Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland.
Tony Dignam - Agile Executives provide a wide range of consultancy and mentoring services to SMEs through our national and international network of consultants covering a broad range of sectors with skills in Finance, Digital, Strategy, HR, General Business, Green and Export Development.
