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Employers & Businesses

Hiring international talent into Ireland.

Advisory-led immigration support for HR, mobility and founding teams — from a single Critical Skills hire to structured international recruitment programmes.

Who this is for

Is the Employers journey right for you?

A short overview of the people we most often advise on this route.

  • HR and mobility teams hiring non-EEA talent
  • Founders scaling teams into Ireland
  • Employers seeking Trusted Partner status
  • Businesses managing right-to-work at scale
What we advise on

Employers services

Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation. From there we advise on the best-suited route, prepare a considered application and support you through submission and beyond.

Hiring International Workers

Practical advice on structuring roles and hires with immigration in mind.

Employment Permit Support

End-to-end permit strategy, preparation and renewals.

Critical Skills Employment Permits

Eligibility review, sponsorship considerations and application preparation.

General Employment Permits

Labour-market and role-based advice for General Permit applications.

Trusted Partner Guidance

Advisory support for accredited employers and ongoing programme management.

Employer Immigration Compliance

Right-to-work processes, record-keeping and readiness for audit and review.

Right-to-Work Documentation

Guidance on documenting and evidencing right-to-work correctly.

Immigration Support for HR Teams

Ongoing advisory support tailored to your HR and mobility function.

Eligibility overview

What we consider

A high-level overview only. A consultation confirms your position with the detail your circumstances deserve.

  • Employment permit eligibility depends on role, salary and labour-market considerations.
  • Trusted Partner status can streamline permit applications for recurring hires.
  • Right-to-work obligations apply across the employment lifecycle.
  • A consultation helps you plan hiring programmes with immigration risk in mind.
How Novuo helps

A considered, step-by-step approach

  1. 1

    Assess the role and hire

    We review roles, candidates and timelines to identify the strongest permit route.

  2. 2

    Prepare the application

    You receive a considered, well-evidenced application submitted with care.

  3. 3

    Support the employee

    Guidance extends to dependents, arrival and settling-in.

  4. 4

    Advise on the programme

    Ongoing advisory support for teams and repeat hires.

Discuss your employers plans with a Novuo consultant.

A confidential initial consultation to understand your circumstances, identify your options and outline a clear next step. Following your consultation, we provide a tailored fixed quotation based on the complexity and scope of your matter.

Frequently asked

Common employers questions

Do you support one-off hires as well as programmes?

Yes. We advise on individual Critical Skills or General Permit hires as well as ongoing mobility programmes.

What is the Trusted Partner Initiative?

A scheme for accredited employers that can streamline permit applications. We advise on eligibility and process.

Can you support in-house HR teams directly?

Yes. Many clients engage Novuo as an ongoing advisory partner to their HR function.

Have a different question? See the full FAQ →