HR Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in County Galway seeks an HR Manager to oversee all HR functions, ensuring compliance and effective management of the employee lifecycle. This hands-on leadership position demands a candidate with strong recruitment capabilities and a solid understanding of local employment laws. The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment, driving employee engagement, and supporting talent retention strategies.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Skills

Recruitment

HR Compliance

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Postgraduate qualification or HR certification

Job description

HR Manager - Galway - Permanent

Our client is seeking an HR Manager who will be responsible for managing and executing all facets of the HR function for our site in Ireland. The ideal candidate will bring strong recruitment capabilities, a solid understanding of local employment laws and compliance requirements, and the ability to manage the full employee lifecycle, including Hiring, Training and development, Payroll, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Retention, etc. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, small-scale manufacturing or similar environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding to attract top talent across all levels.

• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and statutory requirements. Maintain and update HR policies in alignment with local regulations and business needs.

• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—including contracts, HR documentation, data management, and employee queries.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, handle employee concerns, and support conflict resolution in a fair and professional manner.

• Drive initiatives to enhance engagement and support retention of key talent.

• Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate processing. Support the administration of benefits, audits, and local taxation matters.

• Responsible for compensation structure development, facilitate annual salary review, adjustment, promotion cycle.

• Lead the performance management cycle for the site, including goal setting and reviews, partner with line managers to ensure timely and constructive evaluations, support development planning.

• Support career development by working with managers to identify growth opportunities, create development plans, and guide employees in building meaningful career paths within the organisation

• Create Training Matrix, Annual Training Plan and ensure all trainings are conducted in accordance with plan, including maintenance of accurate record of training.

• Champion the integration of Quasar’s culture into daily site practices, ensuring alignment with global initiatives and actively driving cultural consistency across all local and corporate efforts.

• Manage and prepare the site-level HR budget, ensuring alignment with operational needs and company-wide financial goals.

Qualification :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or HR certification is an advantage.

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1–2 years in an HR leadership or standalone role. Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is a plus.

• Strong recruitment experience across technical and non-technical roles

• In-depth knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance

• Proficient in HR policy drafting and implementation

• Solid understanding of the entire HR lifecycle and best practices

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities

• Comfortable in a hands-on role with both strategic and operational responsibilities

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of HR Manager in Galway, please contact Deirdre Moran.

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