HR Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda at our Castleblayney manufacturing site while supporting our retail operation across Northern Ireland. This broad HR Generalist role offers real autonomy and partnership with site leadership, backed by a wider HR team and Centres of Excellence.

Whether you are an experienced HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager, you will influence culture, develop talent and drive the full employee lifecycle across

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor.
• Ability to handle complex employee relations cases with practical, compliant guidance.
• Experience operating in a matrix organisation with Centres of Excellence.
• Capable of balancing strategic projects with day-to-day HR operations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with leaders across levels.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to make informed decisions.
• Passionate about delivering a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to deliver the people and engagement strategy.
• Support ~60 manufacturing employees and ~130 retail staff across 15 stores.
• Lead recruitment from interview through onboarding and induction.
• Manage employee relations cases with practical, compliant advice.
• Monitor HR metrics like recruitment, turnover and absenteeism.
• Support workforce and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and reporting are accurate & up-to-date.
• Drive engagement activities to create a high-performing workplace.

Skills

HRBP

HR Manager

Employee relations

Matrix organisation

Strategic HR

Relationship builder

Organised

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Shape the people agenda at the heart of our business

Summary

Shape the people agenda at the heart of our business

The Role

Our new HR Manager will play a key role in driving people performance at our Castleblayney manufacturing site while also supporting our retail operation across Northern Ireland. This is a broad, hands-on HR Generalist role offering real autonomy, where you'll partner directly with site leadership while being supported by a wider HR team and Centres of Excellence.

Whether you're an experienced HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or established HR Manager, this role offers the opportunity to influence culture, develop talent and make a genuine impact across the full employee lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Site Leadership Team, you will:

• Partner with leaders to deliver the site's people and engagement strategy.
• Support approximately 60 manufacturing employees and 130 colleagues across 15 retail stores.
• Lead recruitment, from interviewing and offers through to onboarding and induction.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, providing practical and compliant advice.
• Monitor and improve key HR metrics including recruitment, turnover and absenteeism.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies, compliance and reporting are accurate and up to date.
• Drive engagement activities that help create a positive, high-performing workplace.

The Ideal Candidate

An experienced HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor.

• Human Resource Degree or equivalent
• Confident managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experienced working within a matrix organisation alongside Centres of Excellence.
• Comfortable balancing strategic projects with day-to-day operational HR.
• A trusted relationship builder who enjoys partnering with leaders at all levels.
• Organised, commercially aware and confident making informed decisions.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the people agenda for your own site while being part of a supportive, collaborative HR function. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions locally, the backing of experienced HR specialists, and the opportunity to influence both manufacturing and retail operations.

If you're looking for a varied HR role where no two days are the same and where your ideas, expertise and leadership will make a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Castleblaney, County Monaghan

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

IE

AutoReqId

5833BR

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