HR Officer

Musgrave; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking an HR Officer to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract supporting a fast-paced supply chain operation across Munster sites. You’ll provide comprehensive HR services to enable performance, engagement, and operational excellence.

The role partners with HR Business Partners and operational leaders, handling recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, GDPR compliance and data integrity. A collaborative, continuous-improvement mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) and strong HR knowledge.
• Experience in HR activities within supply chain/operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR administration support, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation management, payroll administration, HR reporting and data management.
• Partner with managers to support workforce planning, engagement, performance, attendance and day-to-day HR matters in a busy supply chain.
• Coordinate with external agencies on recruitment and support investigations, meetings and minutes.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant employee records and HR documentation with accuracy.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment support

Employee relations

Irish employment law

MS Office

HRIS

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HR or related

CIPD qualification or working towards

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

(12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Cork, Ireland

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We’re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We’re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we’re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role plays a key part in supporting our fast-paced Supply Chain operation across our Munster sites, partnering closely with the HR Business Partners and operational leaders to provide a comprehensive HR service that enables business performance, colleague engagement, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide end-to-end HR administration support, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation management, employee lifecycle changes, offboarding, retirement processes, payroll administration, HR reporting, and people data management.
• Partner with operational managers to support workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, attendance management, and day-to-day people matters within a busy supply chain environment.
• Work closely with external agencies on recruitment activity and requirements.
• Co-ordinate and participate in Company Branding initiatives and Community Programmes.
• Support and assist managers in employee relation matters including investigations, disciplinary meetings and hearings. This will involve activities such as attending meetings, taking minutes and drafting letters.
• Provide advice on all HR policies to Managers and colleagues to promote consistent and fair application.
• Support the HRBP in the delivery of the engagement framework to create high performing teams, continuous improvement, development, and a high performing culture across the network.
• Be a resource to individual employees as appropriate: provide advice and support as required, facilitate problem solving and be a point of contact.
• Maintain excellent relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Ensure employee records, HR systems, and documentation are maintained accurately and in line with GDPR and company requirements.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have experience supporting HR activities within a supply chain, transport, warehouse, or other operationally focused environments, with a strong understanding of the challenges and pace of frontline operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Officer, HR Advisor, or similar role.
• Experience supporting HR activities within a supply chain, transport, warehousing, distribution, FMCG, or operational environment.
• Exposure to employee relations processes, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management cases.
• Experience supporting recruitment activity, preferably within high-volume operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to support a multi-shift operation when required.
• A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering excellent HR support.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) or working towards accreditation.

Why Musgrave

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.