HR Manager

Auto-Boland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Automotive group environment

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Gym membership subsidy

Bike to Work

Job summary

Auto-Boland is seeking an experienced Group HR Manager to lead HR across our multi-site dealership group in Ireland. Reporting to the Group Director, you will oversee employee relations, policy development and compliance with Irish employment legislation across all locations.

You will manage the HR team, support General Managers, drive recruitment, workforce planning and training, and ensure data protection and confidentiality across the business.

Qualifications

• Senior HR management experience in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and employee relations.
• Experience handling disciplinary, grievance and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, investigations, and absence management.
• Provide HR guidance to General Managers on employment matters and ensure fair processes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation and maintain HR policies and documentation.
• Oversee HR team and coordinate recruitment, workforce planning and staffing.
• Prepare Group HR reports and dashboards for Directors.
• Coordinate Group-wide Health and Safety activities.
• Maintain confidential employee records and data protection standards.

Skills

Senior HR management

Employee relations

Irish employment law

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Data protection

Education

HR qualification

CIPD membership (advantage)

Tools

HR systems

Reporting

MS Office

Job description

Location: On site / Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | HR
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are currently seeking an experienced Group HR Manager to lead the HR function across our multi-site dealership group.

Reporting directly to a Group Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR across the business, providing professional advice and support to General Managers, managing employee relations and ensuring consistent HR policies and procedures are implemented across all locations.

This is a hands‑on management role requiring strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work closely with senior management and operational teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, investigations, absence management and performance issues.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to General Managers on employment matters and ensure fair and consistent procedures are followed.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Oversee the HR team, managing workloads, responsibilities, development and service delivery.
• Work with General Managers and Financial Controllers on recruitment, workforce planning and staffing requirements.
• Oversee recruitment processes and ensure appropriate approval procedures are followed.
• Monitor probation reviews, performance appraisals, absence management and mandatory training across all locations.
• Support and coach managers in their day-to-day people-management responsibilities.
• Prepare and maintain Group HR reports and dashboards, providing regular updates to Directors on key HR matters, trends and risks.
• Coordinate Group-wide Health and Safety activities, working with external specialists and monitoring outstanding site actions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, procedures and overall service delivery across the Group.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a senior HR management role.
• Strong practical knowledge of Irish employment legislation and employee relations.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Previous experience working in a multi-site or operational business environment.
• Experience managing and developing an HR team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Confident in advising and challenging managers where necessary.
• Commercially aware, practical and solutions-focused.
• Proficient in HR systems, reporting and Microsoft Office.

A relevant HR qualification and CIPD membership would be an advantage. However, practical experience and a proven ability to manage complex HR matters are essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within an established and growing automotive group.
• Achievable performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Bike to Work Scheme.