HR Manager

Are you an HR professional who excels in a fast-moving environment and enjoys being at the centre of organisational decision-making? Reporting to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of HR operations while shaping culture, driving compliance, and supporting strategic growth. With scope to lead on employee relations, policy enhancement, talent development, and workforce planning, this position is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference and contribute at both an operational and strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver daily HR operations, ensuring all transactional HR activities are completed accurately and on time.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment law, HR best practice, and WRC guidelines, ensuring full compliance across all policies and processes.
  • Lead and support all aspects of employee relations, including investigations, grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and conflict resolution.
  • Oversee reintegration and role redesign for employees returning from illness, disability, or injury, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s versatility and workforce planning strategy.
  • Own HR policies, recommending enhancements to ensure clarity, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
  • Lead the full HR lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Manage headcount planning and annual review processes in partnership with the leadership team.
  • Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives, communication, and strong relationship-building.
  • Ensure accurate HR records relating to attendance, annual leave, contracts, and reward structures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on organisational initiatives, including Continuous Improvement and Quality.
  • Analyse HR metrics, identify trends, monitor KPIs, and recommend data-informed improvements.
  • Conduct training needs analysis and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with organisational goals.

Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
  • Strong organisational and administrative capability with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Irish HR legislation, best practice, and employee relations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a busy environment while maintaining discretion, integrity, and sound judgement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable approach to work.

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