Human Resources Manager

Excel Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment partners with a leading Irish-owned contract catering and hospitality services provider to recruit an experienced Human Resources Manager. This standalone role places the HR function at the heart of the business, with autonomy to shape policies, teams and employee experience.

You will own end-to-end recruitment across sites, advise managers on employee relations, maintain records, ensure compliance, and collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning and site openings.

Qualifications

• Previous HR management experience in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of recruitment across multiple sites, managing both permanent and temporary roles.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment (high-volume)

Employee relations

HR policies & procedures

Hospitality/fast-paced ops

Communication

Organisational skills

Autonomy & self-motivation

Driving licence & travel

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who loves being at the heart of a business, building great teams, solving challenges, and making a real impact? Do you enjoy the freedom to manage your own workload, make decisions, and truly own the HR function?

Our client is a leading Irish-owned contract catering and hospitality services provider with operations across multiple locations nationwide. With an outstanding reputation for service excellence, continued growth, and a people-first culture, they are now seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a standalone HR role where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary, priorities, and projects while partnering closely with senior leadership. No two days are the same. From attracting great talent and supporting managers to shaping policies and driving employee engagement, you'll play a key role in the continued success of a dynamic and growing business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of all permanent and temporary recruitment activities across multiple sites.


• Managing relationships with recruitment agencies and external talent partners.


• Supporting managers with employee relations matters and providing practical HR advice.


• Leading disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance-related processes.


• Ensuring the business remains compliant with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.


• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.


• Producing recruitment reports, workforce metrics, and HR insights for senior leadership.


• Regularly visiting sites and building strong relationships with managers and teams.


• Supporting business growth through site openings, mobilisation projects, and workforce planning initiatives.


• Identifying opportunities to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

• Previous HR Management experience within a multi-site environment.


• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience, ideally within a high-volume setting.


• Solid employee relations knowledge with the confidence to advise and influence management teams.


• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures.


• A background in hospitality, contract catering, retail, facilities management, FMCG, or another fast-paced operational environment.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Highly organised with the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and work independently.


• A self-starter who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership, and thrives in a role where no one is looking over your shoulder.


• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a successful Irish business with exciting growth plans and a strong reputation in the market.


• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a standalone HR role where your voice matters.


• Take ownership of your function and have the autonomy to manage your time and priorities.


• Work directly with senior leaders and contribute to key people decisions.


• Build relationships across a diverse and vibrant workforce.


• Shape company culture and employee experience while making a visible difference every day.


• Enjoy a varied role where you'll never be stuck behind a desk doing the same thing twice.