Juracy Antunes is a Human Resources professional, career coach, author, and social impact advocate with over a decade of experience across the public, private, and international sectors. He is the founder of GetHired.ie, a career coaching and employability platform created to support individuals—particularly international professionals and those navigating career transitions—to access meaningful and sustainable work in Ireland.
Juracy is the author of three books, including Navigating Ireland: Building Your Dream Career and Navigating Your Career: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Your Professional Potential, both widely used as practical resources for job seekers seeking clarity, confidence, and structure in their career journeys. He has also written a children’s book, reflecting his belief that storytelling, education, and inclusion should start early.
Professionally, Juracy has worked with leading global organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Google, and BNY Mellon Bank, where he held senior roles in recruitment, HR operations, learning and development, and diversity & inclusion. His work has spanned Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, supporting multicultural teams and complex organisational environments.
Alongside his professional career, Juracy is deeply engaged in the voluntary and nonprofit sector. He has served on the boards of organisations including TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland), Grow Mental Health, and the Irish Penal Reform Trust, contributing to governance, HR strategy, and organisational development.
Originally from Brazil, Juracy has lived and worked in Brazil, Argentina, Ireland, and the Philippines. He is trilingual in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and is currently learning French. His work is driven by a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and helping people navigate systems—careers, organisations, and cultures—with confidence and purpose.
