People Partner

FRS Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment in Ireland seeks a People Partner to join the Cavan office on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on partnering with managers, delivering HR solutions, and supporting workforce initiatives with expert advice and proactive HR services.

You will lead employee relations, support performance management, and drive timely HR data reporting while upholding company values and compliance. Office-based role with pension and bonus expectations.

Qualifications

• Approx 3 years experience in a similar HR role.
• Experience in FMCG, Retail, Production or Manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations and coaching skills.
• Experience delivering HR initiatives aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR support across recruitment, attendance, health, grievances, discipline and capability processes.
• Coach managers and employees in performance management and improve accountability.
• Manage employee relations matters with expert guidance to ensure consistent handling.
• Deliver HR data, insights and reports to support workforce planning.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with organisational goals.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR data reporting

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

People Partner - Cavan Permanent full time - Office based Salary: €55k approx. plus pension, bonus and increasing AL with service. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations experience who is looking to progress into a true HR Business Partner role. As part of a supportive and collaborative HR team, you will partner with managers across the business to deliver practical HR solutions, provide expert HR support, and help implement people initiatives that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide proactive HR support to the business across a broad range of people-related matters, including recruitment, attendance and health management, grievance, disciplinary, and capability processes. Coach and support managers and employees in the effective application of performance management processes, driving accountability and continuous improvement. Manage employee relations matters, delivering expert advice and guidance to managers while ensuring cases are handled efficiently and consistently. Deliver accurate and timely HR data, insights, and reporting to the Head of HR and HR Director to support workforce planning and informed decision-making. Develop and implement HR initiatives that align with organisational goals and contribute to business success. Oversee general administration, including office management and the coordination of company activities and events. Develop, review, and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring the employee handbook remains current and compliant. Provide recommendations on case outcomes and corrective actions, balancing business needs with fairness and compliance. Demonstrate and champion company values by fostering a culture of challenge, urgency, openness, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications:

Must be highly efficient, results focused and with a keen attention to detail Approx 3 years experience in a similar HR role, preferably in a FMCG, Retail, Production or Manufacturing environment. Highly organised and detail oriented. Must have highly excellent HR administration and people management skills. Possess the ability to drive positive engagement from a diverse and widespread workforce. Strong communications and engagement acumen. Problem solver with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced changing environment. Experience managing complex employee relations cases required with an excellent understanding of the practical implications of employment legislation. Strong skills as a negotiator in order to resolve conflicts within the workplace. Sound organisation and time management skills. Highly motivated and proven ability to work on own initiative with a focus on results. TPBN1_IJ