Human Resource Manager

Colliers International EMEA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance-related bonus

Health Insurance

Pension

Generous Holiday Allocation

EAP

Job summary

Colliers Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the full HR function for about 70 staff. You will report to the Board, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational HR across the employee lifecycle.

You will advise leadership and staff, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, fostering positive employee relations, and driving a high-performing culture within a standalone HR operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases.
• Experience advising senior leaders and supporting organisational change.
• Degree or professional qualification in HR, Business or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal HR advisor to the Board and management team.
• Lead employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, investigation and absence management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employee documentation.
• Manage onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and employee offboarding.
• Oversee employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and leave management programmes.
• Produce HR metrics, reports and workforce insights to support decision-making.
• Lead employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Manage recruitment activities for approved vacancies.

Skills

HR Generalist/HR Manager

Irish employment law

Employee relations

Leadership advisory

HR degree

Education

Degree in HR/Business

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the full HR function within our organisation of approximately 70 employees.

Reporting directly to the Board, this standalone role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational responsibility across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will be the trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, fostering positive employee relations, and supporting a high-performing and engaged workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the principal HR advisor to the Board and management team.
• Lead employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, investigation and absence management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and employee documentation.
• Manage onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and employee offboarding.
• Oversee employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and leave management programmes.
• Produce HR metrics, reports and workforce insights to support decision-making.
• Lead employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Manage recruitment activities for approved vacancies.

You will be an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating independently and providing both strategic and operational HR support.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases.
• Experience advising senior leaders and supporting organisational change.
• Degree or professional qualification in HR, Business or a related discipline.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Generous Holiday Allocation
• EAP

Colliers Ireland is a leading real estate advisor across all sectors of the Irish Market ; Capital Markets, Office & Business Space, Retail, Development Land, Hotels & Leisure, F&B, Advisory Services (Valuations, Debt Advisory, Landlord & Tenant, Rating) and Property Management. With offices on Pembroke St. Dublin, and Horgan's Quay, Cork, and a staff of over 70, we provide advice to a wide array of corporate and private clients, funds & institutions, Irish and international investors and operating companies.

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership - driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With$6billion in annual revenues,28,000 professionals, and$110billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com .