HR Specialist (Part-time)

Force Recruitment Formerly Pharmaforce Limited; Wexford; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Death in Service Benefit

Annual on-site flu vaccination

Active Social Club

Job summary

Force Recruitment Formerly Pharmaforce Limited is seeking an experienced HR Specialist in Ardcavan, Co. Wexford. The role combines strategic and hands-on HR support across development, engagement and compliance within a growing manufacturing business.

The position offers flexible part-time hours and a collaborative environment reporting to the HR Manager and senior leadership. A proactive approach and strong employment-law knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in HR (e.g., CIPD or equivalent).
• Experience in a growing manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives aligned with growth strategy.
• Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning and talent management.
• Support a promote-from-within approach by developing internal talent and identifying external recruitment needs.
• Develop onboarding and employee development programmes.
• Assist with performance management and career development initiatives.
• Provide HR coaching and guidance to managers.

Skills

Organisational Development

Workforce Planning

Talent Management

Employee Relations

HR Project Support

Education

Degree or professional qualification in HR

Job description

HR Specialist

Ardcavan, Co. Wexford Flexible Part-Time Hours Growing Manufacturing Business

We’re partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business in Ardcavan, Co. Wexford on the appointment of a newly created HR position. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a growing organisation at an important stage of its development. Reporting to the HR Manager and working closely with the senior leadership team and managers, you will provide a combination of strategic and operational HR support across organisational development, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compliance and employee engagement. The role offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the organisation, helping to develop leaders, strengthen internal talent pipelines and implement people-focused initiatives that support long-term growth.

The Role:

• Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives aligned with the companys growth strategy.
• Contributing to strategic workforce planning, succession planning and talent management.
• Supporting a promote-from-within approach by developing internal talent and identifying external recruitment needs.
• Developing and improving onboarding and employee development programmes.
• Supporting performance management and career development initiatives.
• Providing HR coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors.
• Acting as a trusted HR advisor across employee relations, performance and people management matters.
• Managing disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
• Supporting HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Monitoring HR metrics and trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures remain compliant with Irish employment legislation and best practice.
• Providing hands‑on support across recruitment, HR administration, records, documentation and day‑to‑day HR operations.

About You:

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands‑on level and who enjoys working closely with managers and senior leadership.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in HR or a related discipline.
• Strong HR experience within a growing organisation.
• Experience across organisational development, leadership development, succession planning and talent management.
• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• A proactive, practical approach with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.

Whats on Offer?

Attractive salary, depending on experience.

Flexible part-time working hours, with days and hours to be agreed. Potential for the role to increase over time as the business continues to grow.

• 26 days annual leave, pro rata.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free on-site parking.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Annual on-site flu vaccination.
• Active Social Club.

Skills:

• Organisational Development
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• HR Project Support

Benefits:

• Flexible Hours
• Company Pension
• Death in Service Benefit
• Gym Membership
• Discount TPBN1_IJ