HR Manager - 12-Month Maternity Cover (Retail)

Murphy Home; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Home Furnishing in Ireland is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role leads HR across the business, partnering with senior leadership to support employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training, engagement, and HR administration.

The successful candidate will work across locations, ensuring GDPR compliance, and will hand over with the current HR Manager.

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).
• Experience in a multi-site retail or customer-focused environment is beneficial.
• CIPD qualification or working towards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance across the business.
• Manage employee relations matters in line with policies and legislation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Support performance management, disciplinary processes, and development plans.
• Maintain HR records ensuring GDPR compliance and standards.
• Administer employee leave, probation reviews, and contract changes.
• Identify training needs and support learning initiatives.
• Assist with policy implementation and communication across the company.
• Monitor compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Prepare HR reports and KPI documentation for senior management.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and employee experience enhancements.
• Ensure HR department KPIs are maintained or improved.
• Prepare weekly HR reports for meetings with CEO/COO.

Skills

Communication

Employee relations

Organisational skills

Discretion

MS Office

Education

HR/Business degree

Job description

Murphy Home Furnishing in Ireland is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role leads HR across the business, partnering with senior leadership to support employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training, engagement, and HR administration.

The successful candidate will work across locations, ensuring GDPR compliance, and will hand over with the current HR Manager.