Orbitus Appoints Jennifer O’Brien to Lead New HR Advisory Division

In her new role as Head of HR, Jennifer O’Brien will provide companies and employers nationwide with specialist HR services and support . She will work closely with Orbitus’ legal and tax teams to offer integrated guidance, ensuring client HR processes are aligned with relevant legal, tax, and compliance requirements.

This latest development reflects the continued momentum behind Orbitus' ambitious growth strategy. The firm recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art office space in Tralee – a significantly expanded facility designed to support its increasing operational needs and growing team, alongside its Cork headquarters. From its origins, Orbitus has evolved into a thriving business employing over 30 professionals with significant plans to grow its headcount over the next 12 – 24 months. The launch of the new HR division is another step in building out Orbitus' comprehensive advisory platform as the firm scales to meet rising client demand. 

Orbitus is an Irish-owned legal and tax advisory firm providing specialist guidance to businesses and individuals across corporate law, taxation, compliance, and strategic planning. With a focus on practical solutions and long-term value, Orbitus partners with clients to navigate complex legal, financial, and regulatory challenges. Its new HR division adds expertise in HR strategy, talent management, and organisational development to the group's advisory offering. 

Commenting on the appointment, Ben Hardy, Partner & Head of Commercial at Orbitus, said: 

"We are pleased to welcome Jennifer as Head of our new HR division. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in corporate HR leadership and recruitment expertise, having developed people strategies across multiple sectors for more than 10 years. Her experience in shaping organisational culture, implementing HR systems, and supporting talent development will be invaluable as we establish this new service within Orbitus. Jennifer is ideally placed to lead the division, ensuring that our clients receive practical, informed, and effective HR support alongside our legal and tax advisory services. We warmly welcome Jennifer to the Orbitus team and look forward to working with her as we develop this new division". 

Speaking of her appointment, Jennifer O'Brien, commented: 

"I am delighted to join Orbitus, a firm with such a strong reputation for delivering excellent legal and tax services. It's a privilege to be trusted to lead the new HR division, and I'm looking forward to bringing my experience in HR strategy and people development to help shape this service. I'm proud to be part of this next chapter for Orbitus and excited to work with the team to develop bespoke HR solutions that help our clients manage their people and business challenges more effectively". 

Jennifer joins Orbitus following an extensive career with recruitment and talent firm Fastnet, where she progressed from Talent Consultant to Director of People and Culture. Throughout her career, Jennifer has enjoyed multiple on-site secondments within the multinational pharmaceutical industry, including most recently seven-year tenure as HR Business Partner with pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma. 

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and Marketing from University College Cork and a Master's in Human Resource Management from Munster Technological University. 

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