HR Manager

ABP Ireland; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Ireland is looking for an HR Business Partner to support the HR strategy and manage various operational HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a graduate education in business/HR and at least 4 years of experience in HR roles, with a strong focus on performance management and recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a thriving workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in HR, ideally as HR Business Partner/Manager.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and handling change.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of HR strategy and projects.
• Manage operational HR processes from hire to retire.
• Build strong partnerships with managers.

Skills

HR strategy development

Performance management

Data analysis

Recruitment management

Communication

Project management

Education

Graduate education in business/HR

Job description

Overview

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe's leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com.

About the role

At ABP, people are at the centre of everything we do and the driving force behind our success. We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and talented individual to join our team. This role will be ideal for you if you would relish the opportunity to become a core member of the team and shape the people agenda as we make great strides as a market leader in our industry.

This role would be stand alone on Waterford site, there are approx. 350, they will report directly to the General Manager, the site has boning hall and abattoir operations and a diverse workforce. It's an exciting time to join the business as we embed our People Strategy. There is lots of opportunities to get involved in Group HR Projects.

The main summary of the role is;

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of the HR strategy, projects, and plans to enable the site team to reach their departmental and organisational potential.
• Embed our performance management cycle STRIVE, training all people managers on how to have effective performance conversations.
• Assisting in launching a new HR Software system which involves being responsible for accurate data cleansing and reporting and championing the system on site.
• Manage the HR operational processes from hire to retire, providing the best practice advice and guidance on all aspects of HR.
• Build strong partnerships with managers fostering trust and collaboration.
• Manage the recruitment process including permits from start to finish, championing the onboarding process, managing probationary periods to ensure that coaching and feedback processes are in place and that the agreed action plans are implemented.
• Responsible for the performance review process, establishing a positive performance culture, effective performance evaluation that drives up standards and performance.
• Responsible and ensuring best practice when managing HR casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, probation, absence management etc.
• Coordinate all ethical and human rights protocol and practices, including managing internal and external audits.
• Provide guidance on employment policies, ensuring they are kept up to date and legally compliant.

Experience and Core Competencies Required

• Graduate education within a business/HR discipline
• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a HR role, ideally with a minimum of 1-2 years working as HR Business Partner/Manager.
• Proven track record of consistently delivering results.
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment and a love of change.
• Positive, can-do attitude, displaying a high level of enthusiasm, commitment & motivation.
• Ability to operate in a collaborative way with all levels across the business on a basis of trust and respect.
• Demonstrates articulate and professional communication style.
• Ability to manage change using various approaches and good influencing ability to deliver outputs.
• Project management experience, managing multiple projects.
• Strategic thinker and planner, supporting the functional change for the future.
• Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional standards