Darren O'dwyer
About Darren O'dwyer
Darren O'Dwyer is the Manager of Talent Acquisition EMEA at WP Engine in Limerick, Ireland, with extensive experience in recruitment and a strong focus on diversity hiring and employer branding.
Company
Darren O'dwyer is currently the Manager of Talent Acquisition for the EMEA region at WP Engine, based in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.
Title
Darren O'dwyer holds the position of Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA at WP Engine. He directs a team of international recruiters and ensures a high-quality candidate experience.
Education and Expertise
Darren O'dwyer achieved a Bachelor of Business Honours Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Limerick, completing his studies between 2006 and 2011. He has extensive experience in recruitment, digital marketing, managing in-person events, and promoting a flexible work culture.
Professional Background
Darren O'dwyer has held various roles in talent acquisition and recruitment throughout his career. He has worked at WP Engine in different capacities since 2018, including as a Senior Talent Advisor and Lead Talent Advisor for the EMEA region. Prior to that, he gained experience at Claddagh Resources, Deloitte Ireland, GOAL Ireland, BSkyB, Google, Dairygold, Kilkenny County Council, and Permanent TSB, building a comprehensive background in recruitment and HR.
Achievements
Darren O'dwyer actively promotes a flexible work culture and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring. He builds and maintains partnerships with external vendors and focuses on employer branding as part of his talent acquisition strategy. His efforts ensure hiring efficiency and process optimization by partnering with hiring managers to find the best talent.