Recruitment firm to create 100 jobs

A major recruitment firm is to set up operations in Dublin, creating 100 jobs over the next five years.

Spencer Stuart is locating a multi-million euro global technology and knowledge centre in Ireland, and will be recruiting for positions in software development, information technology support services and data quality.

The company's chief technology officer said the centre will be responsible for research, design, development, deployment and ongoing research and development for its system and business process improvement.

The investment is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O'Keeffe said the announcement was a welcome addition to Ireland's internationally traded services sector.

"Firms operating in the internationally traded services sector have located and expanded in Ireland because of our innovative workforce, low-risk environment, excellent infrastructure and favourable corporate tax rate," he said.

"Spencer Stuart's decision to hub here shows Ireland has established itself as a top location for innovation-led knowledge-based global investments."

Spencer Stuart employs more than 1,200 people worldwide, and has 51 offices in 27 countries. It deals mainly with recruitment for senior-level executives, board director appointments and succession planning.