Two Cork HR companies acquired in new deals

Kelly Services Ireland and HubHive acquired in separate deals

Kelly Services will shortly begin operating as Gi Group Ireland, with the existing Kelly team being maintained.

Cork-based human resource firms Kelly Services Ireland and HubHive have been acquired by international firms in separate deals.

A longstanding temporary and permanent staffing supplier to businesses across Cork and Galway, Kelly Services confirmed its acquisition by Italian HR giant Gi Group Holding as it seeks to enter the Irish market. Founded more than 40 years ago, Kelly specialises in providing staff for businesses within the life sciences, renewables and engineering industries.