Human Resource Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quasar is seeking an HR Manager for our Galway site. The role partners with site leadership to align people strategies with business goals, focusing on talent management, compensation, workforce planning and employee engagement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have strong HRBP experience, expertise in compensation and talent management, and a solid understanding of Irish employment legislation.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years HR experience with HRBP or leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or operational environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting salary benchmarking and compensation management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Leader and management to develop people strategies.
• Advise leaders on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning and retention.
• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives aligned with company values.
• Oversee annual performance management cycle and development planning.
• Collaborate with managers on career development and internal talent pipelines.
• Lead compensation and rewards activities including salary benchmarking and reviews.
• Maintain HR policies to ensure compliance with Irish law and company standards.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Salary benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree and/or CIPD qualification preferred

Job description

Human Resources Manager - Galway - Onsite

The HR Manager is the lead HR partner for our clients Irish site, responsible for aligning people strategies with business objectives and supporting site leadership in driving organizational performance. This role serves as a trusted advisor to management on talent, culture, compensation, workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will bring strong HR business partnering experience, expertise in compensation and talent management, and a deep understanding of Irish employment legislation. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, focused on building organizational capability and fostering a high‑performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Site Leader and management team to develop and implement people strategies that support business goals and long‑term growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, and people‑related decisions.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, talent reviews, retention planning, and identification of high‑potential employees.
• Drive employee engagement and culture‑building initiatives that strengthen Quasar's values, leadership expectations, and overall employee experience.
• Manage the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration discussions, and development planning.
• Partner with managers to create career development plans, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen internal talent pipelines.
• Lead compensation and rewards activities, including salary benchmarking, job evaluations, annual merit reviews, promotion review processes, and compensation structure development.
• Monitor market trends and provide recommendations on compensation and benefits practices to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business objectives.
• Review, develop, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and company standards.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance improvement processes.
• Develop and oversee the annual site training and development strategy, including leadership development, capability building, compliance training, and skills development initiatives.
• Lead succession planning and organizational capability discussions to ensure readiness for current and future business needs.
• Manage and prepare the site HR budget, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with operational and corporate financial objectives.
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to provide insights, identify trends, and support informed decision‑making.
• Champion the integration of company's culture into daily site operations and drive alignment with global HR initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's Degree and/or CIPD qualification preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner or HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, medical device, engineering, or operational environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, succession planning, compensation management, and organizational development.
• Experience conducting salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and annual compensation review processes.
• Strong capability in employee relations, leadership coaching, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience driving employee engagement and culture transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and make data‑driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on and execution‑focused.

Key Focus Areas

• HR Business Partnering
• Talent & Succession Planning
• Compensation & Salary Benchmarking
• Performance Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Employee Engagement & Culture
• HR Policy Review & Compliance
• Organizational Development
• Workforce Planning
• HR Budget Management