Strategic HR Leader – Manufacturing & People Strategy

Hero Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment and our client, a leading medical device manufacturer in Galway, are seeking an experienced HR Manager / Senior HR Business Partner to lead the HR function on-site. This hands-on leadership role reports into global HR with genuine influence over people strategy, culture and organisational effectiveness.

You will act as the lead HR partner to the Site Leadership Team, drive workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and the annual performance cycle, plus lead

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' progressive HR experience, including HRBP or HR leadership.
• Manufacturing/medical device/engineering environment experience is a strong advantage.
• Broad HR generalist skills with strategic and detail orientation.
• Global or cross-cultural HR experience is a plus, especially Asia or US.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance.
• Level 8 degree minimum; CIPD and/or Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead HR partner to the Site Leadership Team, driving people strategy, workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
• Own talent management, succession planning and the annual performance cycle.
• Lead compensation and rewards activity, including benchmarking, job evaluations and merit reviews.
• Provide hands-on employee relations support and guidance across the site.
• Champion culture, engagement and capability-building as the site continues to grow.
• 2 direct reports.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation & rewards

Education

Level 8 degree

CIPD

Master's degree

Job description

Hero Recruitment and our client, a leading medical device manufacturer in Galway, are seeking an experienced HR Manager / Senior HR Business Partner to lead the HR function on-site. This hands-on leadership role reports into global HR with genuine influence over people strategy, culture and organisational effectiveness.

You will act as the lead HR partner to the Site Leadership Team, drive workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and the annual performance cycle, plus lead