HR Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Tullynamalra; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda at our Castleblayney manufacturing site and support our retail operation across Northern Ireland. You will partner with site leadership to shape culture, develop talent, and deliver an outstanding employee experience across manufacturing and retail teams.

You\'ll own recruitment, ER, workforce planning and policy compliance, while driving engagement and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR at a site level and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, policy governance and compliance.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to deliver people and engagement strategy.
• Lead recruitment from interview through onboarding and induction.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice on ER matters.

Skills

HR Manager

HR Business Partner

Employee Relations

Talent Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Job description

Shape the people agenda across manufacturing and retail

Role Overview

Play a key role in driving people performance at our Castleblayney manufacturing site while supporting our retail operation across Northern Ireland.

This is a broad HR Manager opportunity where you'll partner directly with site leadership, influence culture, develop talent and help create a positive employee experience across both manufacturing and retail. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions locally while being supported by a wider HR team and Centres of Excellence

Key Duties

• Partner with leaders to deliver the people and engagement strategy.
• Support around 60 manufacturing colleagues and 130 colleagues across 15 retail stores.
• Manage recruitment activity from interview through to onboarding and induction.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice on employee relations matters.
• Monitor and improve key people metrics, including recruitment, turnover and absence.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies, reporting and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Drive engagement activities that support a positive, high-performing culture.

Ideal Candidate

• An experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Degree qualified in Human Resources or holding an equivalent qualification.
• Confident managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experienced working within a matrix organisation and alongside Centres of Excellence.
• Comfortable balancing strategic projects with operational HR delivery.Skilled at building trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders.
• Organised, commercially aware and confident making informed decisions.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the people agenda for your own site while influencing both manufacturing and retail operations. You'll work closely with senior leaders, have the support of experienced HR specialists, and be empowered to make a visible impact through your ideas, expertise and leadership.

About Sofina

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