HR Manager

WR Logistics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Ireland seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda across the country, working directly with senior leadership to shape the workforce, develop talent and improve the employee experience.

This role combines strategic influence with hands-on HR leadership. You will head a small HR team and partner with the Managing Director, leveraging a wider international HR network to support initiatives and delivery.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in HR Manager or HRBP role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• CIPD qualified, with a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven recruitment, onboarding and people development experience.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the country HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Act as HR partner to the Managing Director and local leadership.
• Lead and develop the local HR team.
• Advise on employee relations matters and support complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation.
• Develop recruitment and onboarding strategies.
• Identify training needs and support leadership development.
• Build talent programmes and succession plans.
• Review compensation and benefits against market benchmarks.
• Develop employee engagement initiatives and improve the employee experience.

Skills

HR management experience

Stakeholder management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Irish employment law

Education

CIPD qualification

Degree or equivalent

Job description

HR Manager - Ireland

Ireland | €60,000-€70,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Take ownership of the people agenda for an international logistics business, working directly with senior leadership to shape its workforce, develop talent and improve the employee experience.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on HR leadership. You'll lead a small HR team, partner with the Managing Director and support managers across Ireland, with the resources and expertise of a wider international HR network behind you.

If you enjoy turning business priorities into practical people plans, developing your team and seeing initiatives through to completion, this role offers the breadth and responsibility to make a lasting contribution.

What's on offer

• Salary of €60,000-€70,0,00, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Responsibility for the HR agenda across Ireland
• Close collaboration with the Managing Director and Regional HR Director
• Leadership of a small HR team
• Exposure to regional and international HR initiatives
• A varied position combining strategic projects and day-to-day business partnering

The role

You'll develop and deliver the country HR strategy, ensuring it supports business objectives while providing practical, commercially aware guidance to managers and employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the HR partner to the Managing Director and management team
• Leading and developing the local HR team
• Advising on employee relations matters and supporting complex cases
• Maintaining compliance with Irish employment legislation
• Developing recruitment and onboarding strategies
• Identifying training needs and supporting operational and leadership development
• Building talent programmes and succession plans
• Reviewing compensation and benefits against market benchmarks
• Developing employee engagement initiatives and improving the employee experience
• Implementing HR policies, processes and best practice
• Maintaining accurate HR systems and employee data
• Supporting regional and group people initiatives across Ireland

About you

• At least five years' experience at HR Manager or HR Business Partner level
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
• CIPD qualified, with a degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding and people development
• Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives
• Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on delivery
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing demands
• Experience within logistics or freight forwarding would be advantageous, as would experience working within a matrix organisation.