Senior HR Manager (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) | Enniscorthy Manufacturing Site

Becton Dickinson; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager for its Enniscorthy manufacturing site on a fixed-term assignment of approximately 12 months, starting in December, to cover a maternity leave. The role requires 15+ years in HR within manufacturing/MedTech and involves advising senior leaders, leading HR processes, and partnering across functions to drive people strategy for a 400+ workforce.

The position emphasizes employee relations, employment law, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR Generalist/HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, MedTech, pharma, life sciences, or similar operational environments.
• Proven expertise in Employee Relations, employment law, and complex case management.
• Experience acting as trusted advisor to senior leaders and driving people strategy.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to site leaders on people-related matters.
• Lead HR processes: talent & succession planning, performance management, development planning, compensation planning.
• Identify organizational needs and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Leverage workforce data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness and manage performance.

Skills

Employee Relations

Employment Law

HR Business Partner

Leadership Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

At BD, one of the world's leading global medical technology companies, we are committed to advancing the world of health. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Human Resources Manager, to join our Enniscorthy manufacturing site on a fixed-term assignment of approximately 12 months, starting in December, to cover a maternity leave. This is a high-impact HR leadership role requiring a seasoned HR professional with 15+ years of experience, gained within manufacturing, industrial, MedTech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, automotive, FMCG, or similar operational environments. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Employee Relations, employment law, and strategic HR business partnering within complex international matrix organizations. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will lead key people initiatives, support a workforce of over 400 employees, and drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

What You'll Do

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders on all people-related matters.
• Lead the execution of key HR processes including talent and succession planning, performance management, development planning, and compensation planning.
• Identify organizational needs and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Leverage workforce data and analytics to anticipate challenges and drive informed decision-making.

Talent & Workforce Planning

• Support workforce and organizational planning activities to ensure the site has the capabilities needed for future success.
• Drive talent management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and positive employee relations initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Leadership Coaching & Performance Management

• Coach and develop leaders at all levels to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Facilitate performance and talent calibration discussions.
• Provide guidance on performance management, development planning, and employee growth.
• Support managers in addressing performance challenges with fairness, consistency, and compliance.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion a positive and inclusive employee experience.
• Identify trends impacting engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop practical solutions to improve employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Lead inclusion and diversity initiatives at site level.
• Partner with Legal and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Support delivery and completion of mandatory training and compliance programs.

HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Translate people data into actionable business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and practices.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and enterprise-wide initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 15+ years of progressive HR Generalist/HR Business Partner experience.

Significant HR experience within manufacturing, industrial, MedTech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, automotive, FMCG, or similar operational environments, supporting employee populations of 400+ employees.

Proven experience operating within complex, international matrix organizations, partnering across multiple functions and geographies.

Strong expertise in Employee Relations, employment law, and complex case management.

Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing business decisions and driving people strategy.

Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams, while fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, coaching, influencing, and analytical skills, with the ability to leverage workforce data to drive informed business decisions.

Salary range

€100K-€120K base salary + bonus

Salary Range Information

€95200,00 - €145150,00 EUR Annual

Why Join BD?

At BD, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping leaders and employees succeed in an organization dedicated to improving healthcare worldwide. This role offers broad exposure, significant stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to both local and enterprise-wide HR initiatives. Join us in advancing the world of health while helping shape an exceptional employee experience at our Enniscorthy site.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

IRL Wexford - Enniscorthy

Benefits

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.