Human Resources Manager

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the end-to-end HR function as the first dedicated head. Reporting to the CFO, the role is standalone, driving policies, payroll coordination, and people processes across multi-jurisdictional entities.

You will standardise HR documentation, manage employee records, support performance and absence management, and partner with Finance, Operations and underwriting teams in Dublin and international offices to align recruitment and

Qualifications

• Senior HR Generalist or HRBP with standalone work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and multi-jurisdiction coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR queries, employees records, and administration across multi-jurisdictional entities.
• Draft, update and standardise handbooks, procedures, and policies for compliance across regions.
• Act as primary contact for external payroll providers, track hires, salary adjustments, and benefits changes.
• Guide managers on performance, absence, leave tracking, and employee relations matters.
• Oversee leave tracking tools and evaluate future HRIS implementations for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Underwriting heads in Dublin and internationally to support recruitment and culture initiatives.

Skills

Senior HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Irish employment law

HR policy development

vendor management

standalone management

Education

CIPD qualification or HRM degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

This is an exciting, newly created opportunity for an experienced and self-sufficient HR professional to join the business as its first dedicated HR Manager. Reporting directly to the CFO, the postholder will take operational ownership of the end-to-end HR function.

This role is ideal for a proactive HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist who is ready to step into a standalone management position. You will relieve the executive finance team of routine HR operations, standardise HR policies and documentation, and build scalable HR frameworks as the organisation continues its global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage standard HR queries, employee record-keeping, and general administration across all multi-jurisdictional entities.
• Draft, update, and standardise employee handbooks, operational procedures, and HR policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all operating regions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external multi-jurisdictional payroll providers, ensuring accurate tracking of new hires, salary adjustments, and benefit changes.
• Provide supportive, pragmatic guidance to managers and staff regarding performance management, absence management, leave tracking, and general employee relations matters.
• Oversee current leave tracking tools and evaluate potential future HRIS implementations to enhance process efficiency across growing international teams.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, and Underwriting heads in Dublin and international offices to support recruitment, team integration, and culture initiatives.

Criteria:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent degree in Human Resource Management.
• Proven track record as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Business Partner with the ability to work in a standalone capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to operate self-sufficiently, roll up sleeves, and manage end-to-end operational HR from scratch.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional coordination (UK, US, or offshore) being a distinct advantage.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative abilities with high attention to detail.
• Pragmatic, approachable, and collaborative interpersonal style suitable for an open, team-oriented company culture.
• Experience working within financial services, insurance, professional services, or fast-growing SME/MGA environments a plus but not essential.
• Prior experience assisting with HRIS implementation or multi-jurisdictional vendor management.