Stephen Farrell O'Callaghan

Managing Director, Owner of Clark with offices in Kildare & Cork, Executive Search Expert, ERF Fellow, Psychometric Business Consultant, Immigration and RPO Specialist. Board Member of County Kildare Chamber.

Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland

About

As Managing Director and Owner of Clark Recruitment Ltd. and Clark Executive Ltd., I lead a multi-award-winning recruitment and talent advisory firm trusted by organisations across Ireland and internationally. With a career dedicated to elevating recruitment excellence, I specialise in Executive Search, Leadership Appointments, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and strategic workforce solutions that help organisations scale with confidence. We have offices in Kildare and Cork which allows us to service the country very well. I am an ERF Fellow, recognised for my contribution to recruitment standards in Ireland, and a certified Psychometric Business Consultant, enabling me to combine evidence-based assessment with deeply human understanding. My background also includes specialist expertise in immigration and mobility, supporting businesses in navigating global talent challenges with clarity and compliance. At Clark, I am proud to lead a team known for integrity, partnership, results and FUN! We deliver tailored recruitment strategies across multiple sectors, and I personally support boards, senior leaders and HR teams in securing high-impact talent for mission-critical roles. As a Board Member of the County Kildare Chamber, I actively contribute to regional economic growth and champion the role of business leadership in strengthening our local community. Driven, people-centred and solution-focused, I am passionate about building long-term relationships and creating environments where organisations and individuals can thrive.

Experience

  • Clark Recruitment (18 yrs 3 mos)
    • Managing Director/Owner
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Offices based in Naas,Co. Kildare and Cork City.

    • Co Owner & Director - People, Recruitment, Executive Search and Outsourced Solutions
      Apr 2008 - Feb 2025 · 16 yrs 11 mos

      Shortlisted Best Workplace 2024, HR Awards, Best Agency 2019, 2021, 2022 & Best Agency Online, Winner Best Agency 2017 & 2018, Finalist Best HR & Recruitment Agency Partnership 2019, 2020 and 2021 and Winner Best SME 2016. We must be doing something right!?

    • Director of Business Operations
      Apr 2015 - Dec 2024 · 9 yrs 9 mos

      We love what we do because it’s all about people. We’re passionate about partnering with employers, employees, businesses and brands that want to achieve more. We’ve been able to do this successfully since 1998 because we have amazing people with experience and passion working with us, for you. Comprehensive Recruitment Solutions Executive Search | Permanent | Contract | Temporary | RPO

  • Psychometric Business Consultant at Innermetrix Europe
    Mar 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos

    INNERMETRIX Ireland is an organisation that focuses on breaking down the barriers that inhibit performance in your greatest asset, your people.

  • Business Advisory Council at Project Search Group
    Jun 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Since its inception, Project SEARCH has grown from a single program site at Cincinnati Children's to over 300 sites across the United States and Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Australia. Project SEARCH's primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities. Project SEARCH is a year long work expierence programme in Naas Hospital for young adults with Intellectual Disabilities who have aspirations to gain employment. The Project offers on-site training and support to enable the participants to gain real employment skills. The opportunity to learn in the workplace environment is a key element to this innovative programme. Project SEARCH serves people with intellectual disabilities through innovative workforce and career development. Through this process we educate employers about the potential of this underutilized workforce while meeting their human resource needs. Project SEARCH primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities. We are now seeking opportunities for these individuals to kick start their careers

  • Group Operations Manager at Anoita Ltd
    Jun 2004 - Apr 2008 · 3 yrs 11 mos