HR Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Hunter Savage; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturing organisation

Operational exposure

Immediate impact

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Hunter Savage is partnering with a successful manufacturing business in County Tipperary to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an 11-12 month fixed term contract. This hands-on HR leadership role supports a large operational workforce, driving HR processes and delivering an excellent employee experience.

The successful candidate will manage employee relations, recruitment and HR systems, while aligning with GDPR and employment legislation across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience at HR Manager level.
• Strong employee relations experience in manufacturing/operational environments.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading or supporting an HR team and managing processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day HR function and support the wider business across people management.
• Lead and oversee the HR team, providing guidance and support.
• Manage employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, investigations and absence management.
• Partner with leaders to improve people management capability and performance.
• Oversee recruitment lifecycle and HR systems, processes and reporting.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and up-to-date employment documentation.
• Support workforce engagement and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR leadership

People management

Recruitment lifecycle

HR systems

Compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a very successful, well-established manufacturing business in County Tipperary to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an 11-12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

This is a hands-on HR leadership role within a fast-paced food production environment, supporting a large operational workforce and leading the delivery of the HR function across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership teams, managing employee relations, driving HR processes and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the organisation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Manager who enjoys being close to the operation, managing a broad generalist remit and making a tangible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.

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The Role

• Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day HR function and support the wider business across all aspects of people management.
• Leading and overseeing the HR function, providing guidance and support to the HR team
• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, investigations and absence management processes
• Partnering with production and support leaders to improve people management capability and performance
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across operational and support roles
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, processes and reporting frameworks
• Ensuring employee records, documentation and HR processes remain compliant with GDPR and employment legislation
• Reviewing and maintaining employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks
• Supporting workforce engagement, retention and positive workplace culture initiatives
• Ensuring training, compliance and development requirements are delivered across the workforce
• Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business

The Person

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience working at HR Manager level
• Strong employee relations experience within a manufacturing, food production, FMCG or operational environment
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of Irish employment law and HR best practice
• Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes
• Experience leading or supporting an HR team
• Strong HR systems experience and excellent administrative capability
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment

The Rewards

• Join a highly successful and established manufacturing organisation
• Broad HR leadership remit with significant operational exposure
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy production environment
• Supportive leadership team and established HR function

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.