HR Manager

Hunter Savage; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is partnering with a successful manufacturing business in County Tipperary to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an 11–12 month Fixed Term Contract. This hands-on leadership role covers the full HR function in a fast-paced food production environment, supporting a large operational workforce and driving HR processes.

The successful candidate will manage employee relations, GDPR compliance, contracts and training, while partnering with leadership to boost people management and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience at HR Manager level.
• Strong employee relations experience in manufacturing, FMCG or operational environments.
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
• Experience leading or supporting an HR team.
• Strong HR systems experience and excellent administrative capability.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR function and support the wider business across all people management aspects.
• Lead and oversee the HR function, providing guidance and support to the HR team.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, investigations and absence management processes.
• Partner with production and support leaders to improve people management capability and performance.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across operational and support roles.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure employee records, documentation and HR processes remain compliant with GDPR and employment legislation.
• Review and maintain employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks.
• Support workforce engagement, retention and positive workplace culture initiatives.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

HR Manager

• 11/12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Co Tipperary
• Attractive salary

We are delighted to be partnering with a very successful, well-established manufacturing business in County Tipperary to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an 11–12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

This is a hands‑on HR leadership role within a fast‑paced food production environment, supporting a large operational workforce and leading the delivery of the HR function across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership teams, managing employee relations, driving HR processes and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the organisation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Manager who enjoys being close to the operation, managing a broad generalist remit and making a tangible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.

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• 11–12 month maternity cover opportunity with a highly successful manufacturing business
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• Strong focus on employee relations, compliance and HR improvement

The Role

• Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day HR function and support the wider business across all aspects of people management.
• Leading and overseeing the HR function, providing guidance and support to the HR team
• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, investigations and absence management processes
• Partnering with production and support leaders to improve people management capability and performance
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across operational and support roles
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, processes and reporting frameworks
• Ensuring employee records, documentation and HR processes remain compliant with GDPR and employment legislation
• Reviewing and maintaining employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks
• Supporting workforce engagement, retention and positive workplace culture initiatives
• Ensuring training, compliance and development requirements are delivered across the workforce
• Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business

The Person

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience working at HR Manager level
• Strong employee relations experience within a manufacturing, food production, FMCG or operational environment
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of Irish employment law and HR best practice
• Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes
• Experience leading or supporting an HR team
• Strong HR systems experience and excellent administrative capability
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and confidently in a fast‑paced environment

The Rewards

• Attractive salary
• Co Tipperary
• 11–12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity
• Join a highly successful and established manufacturing organisation
• Broad HR leadership remit with significant operational exposure
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy production environment
• Supportive leadership team and established HR function

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.