HR Manager (Maternity Cover)

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

About Murphy Home Furnishing:

Established in 1974 and 100% Irish-owned, we pride ourselves on our community, our people, and providing great customer service. With stores in Airside, Sandyford, Newbridge, New Ross, and Wexford, our mission is to provide quality and stylish home furnishings designed and selected by our family for yours.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. This role will lead and support all aspects of Human Resources across the business, helping to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across all locations to support employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training, engagement, and HR administration.

It is intended that the successful candidate will work closely with our current HR Manager for several weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

The role comes with a salary of €50,000 per annum.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the business.

• Manage employee relations matters, ensuring issues are handled professionally, fairly, and in line with company policies and employment legislation.

• Coordinate and manage recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, screening candidates, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.

• Support managers with performance management, disciplinary procedures, grievance processes, and employee development plans.

• Maintain accurate HR records and employee documentation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company standards.

• Administer employee leave, probation reviews, contract changes, and other HR-related processes.

• Work closely with managers to identify training and development needs and support learning initiatives across the company.

• Assist with the implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures, and company initiatives.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice HR standards.

• Support employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and company culture programmes.

• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation for senior management as required.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance HR processes and employee experience.

• Ensure department KPIs are maintained or improved.

• Prepare weekly HR reports for meeting with CEO/COO.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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 providing advice to managers.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

• Experience in a multi-site retail or customer-focused environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

• CIPD qualification or working towards same would be advantageous.

Why Join the Murphy Home Team?

• Established Legacy: With over 50 years in business, we are a well-established company with a strong reputation.

• Generous staff discounts.

• Educational Support Scheme / Career Development Opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it.

• Wellbeing initiatives including our Bike to Work Scheme.

• Opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced leadership team.

• Gain valuable experience within one of Ireland's leading home furnishing retailers.