About Grafton Recruitment Ireland

A trusted recruitment name returns home.

In 2026, Grafton Recruitment returns to the Irish market, marking the homecoming of a recruitment name with strong roots in Ireland and more than 40 years of experience across international markets.

As part of Gi Group Holding, we combine international reach and resources with dedicated Irish market expertise. We support employers in finding specialist talent, strengthening their teams and making informed hiring decisions.

Our return is about more than re-establishing our presence in Ireland. It is about building long-term partnerships with Irish employers and professionals through responsive service, honest market insight and recruitment solutions shaped around real business needs.

Every vacancy has a wider impact. An unfilled role can delay projects, increase pressure on existing teams and limit growth. The right hire can add capability, improve performance and move a business forward.

That is why we take the time to understand the purpose of the role, the skills required, the working environment and the outcomes the successful candidate must deliver. This enables us to represent each opportunity accurately, approach the right people and provide employers with focused, relevant shortlists.

Our specialist consultants combine sector knowledge, market insight and structured recruitment processes to help clients secure the talent they need. From one critical appointment to ongoing recruitment support, we adapt our approach to the scale, urgency and complexity of each requirement.

Grafton is back in Ireland, ready to reconnect, rebuild and recruit for what comes next.

Our goal is to empower people and organisations to be more successful – through finding, nurturing and managing talent. Wanting to become the number one employment services and talent management organisation in Europe. Our strength lies in innovation and the meaningful relationships we place at the heart of everything we do. The Grafton spirit is embedded in our business and how much we care will be evident at every touch point.

We are an ISO Certified company which offers a sophisticated blend of recruitment services. Our dedicated teams use their niche industry insight and market knowledge to ensure critical vacancies are filled on time and on budget while delivering an unrivalled quality service.

We specialise in 32 industry sectors and 10 critical business functions including the niche recruitment of skilled talent in Engineering, Information & Technology and Procurement & Supply Chain roles.

Grafton are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Our work as a Disability Confident Employer acknowledges the importance we see in providing the right opportunities to people with disabilities.

Our Strengths:

Irish Market Focus

Our consultants understand the realities facing employers across Ireland. Candidate availability, salary expectations and talent priorities can vary significantly by sector, location and level of seniority.

We provide clear market insight from the beginning, helping clients shape realistic requirements, strengthen their employer proposition and make better-informed hiring decisions.

Specialist Recruitment Expertise

Successful recruitment requires more than access to a database. It requires an understanding of the role, the relevant talent market and the impact the appointment will have on the wider business.

Our specialist approach enables more informed conversations, focused candidate searches and stronger shortlists. It also allows us to represent each client’s opportunity with greater accuracy and credibility.

International Reach with Local Delivery

As part of Gi Group Holding, we can draw on wider recruitment capability, established networks and international market knowledge when required.

For Irish employers, this means access to broader talent pools and additional resources while retaining a dedicated local point of contact who understands their business and the Irish market.

Relationships Built Around Long-Term Value

Our aim is not simply to complete one assignment. We work to understand how each client’s business is developing, where future skills gaps may emerge and what talent will be needed next.

This deeper understanding helps us respond more effectively, provide relevant market insight and deliver greater value over the course of the partnership.

Flexible Recruitment Solutions

No two recruitment requirements are the same. We tailor our approach to the urgency, complexity and scale of each assignment.

Whether a client is making one important permanent hire, building a specialist team or responding to changing workforce demands, we provide a clear recruitment strategy aligned with the required outcome.

Clear and Accountable Delivery

Clients should always know where their recruitment campaign stands.

We provide honest feedback, regular updates and visibility throughout the process, from the initial brief and market approach to interviews, offers and onboarding. Where the market presents challenges, we communicate these early and recommend practical next steps.

Client-Centric Approach:

Recruitment Built Around Your Business

We begin with your commercial and operational objectives, not simply a job description.

Our consultants take the time to understand:

• The outcomes the role must deliver
• The skills and experience required
• The team structure and working environment
• The available talent market
• The hiring timeline and internal process
• The factors that will attract and retain the right candidate

This allows us to develop a focused recruitment strategy, communicate the opportunity effectively and introduce candidates who can make a meaningful contribution.

Permanent Recruitment

We help employers identify and secure professionals whose skills, experience and ambitions align with the long-term needs of the business.

Our approach combines targeted candidate attraction, specialist search, structured screening and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

Contract & Temporary Recruitment

When organisations require additional expertise, project support or short-term capacity, we help them access professionals who are ready to contribute.

Our flexible recruitment solutions can support periods of growth, transformation programmes, changing workloads and temporary gaps within a team.

Leadership & Specialist Appointments

Critical appointments require a deeper understanding of the organisation, the market and the impact the successful candidate must deliver.

We use targeted search, market mapping and structured assessment to identify professionals with the leadership capability or specialist expertise required.

Market & Workforce Insight

Recruitment decisions are stronger when supported by current market information.

Our consultants provide practical insight into candidate availability, salary expectations, skills shortages and changing candidate priorities. This gives employers a clearer basis for defining roles, setting expectations and planning recruitment activity.

Technology Supported by Human Judgement

Technology can make recruitment more efficient, but strong hiring decisions still depend on experience, context and genuine human understanding.

We use technology to support candidate search, communication and process management. Our consultants provide the knowledge and judgement required to assess suitability, represent opportunities accurately and build trust throughout the process.

Quality & Consistency

Our recruitment process is built around clear communication, accountability and continuous improvement.

From understanding the initial requirement to supporting the successful appointment, we focus on delivering a professional service that protects the client’s employer brand, respects the candidate experience and keeps the recruitment process moving.

ISO Certification: A Commitment to Quality: Our ISO certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality service delivery. It serves as a guarantee that our processes meet the highest standards, providing clients with the assurance that their recruitment needs are in capable hands.

Global Reach, Local Expertise: With a presence across Europe, Grafton combines global reach with local expertise. This unique positioning allows us to offer a nuanced understanding of regional markets, ensuring that our clients receive solutions tailored to their specific business environments.

Commitment to Inclusivity:

Fair & Inclusive Recruitment

We believe recruitment should widen access to opportunity and help employers engage with the broadest relevant talent pool.

Our approach is designed to support fair, respectful and accessible candidate experiences. We encourage clear job requirements, inclusive communication and consistent selection processes.

We also work to ensure that candidates are treated professionally throughout their search, receive accurate information about each opportunity and understand what to expect at every stage of the recruitment process.

Supporting Inclusive Workplaces

We recognise that inclusive recruitment is not achieved through statements alone. It requires considered job design, accessible processes and selection criteria that focus on the skills and experience genuinely required for the role.

Where appropriate, we work with clients to identify potential barriers within the recruitment process and support a more inclusive approach to candidate attraction and assessment.

Supporting the Communities We Serve

Our responsibility extends beyond individual placements. We want our work to contribute positively to the businesses, professionals and communities we support.

As we rebuild the Grafton Recruitment presence in Ireland, we are committed to developing meaningful local relationships, supporting access to employment and contributing to a stronger and more connected talent market.