Strategic HR Manager – Manufacturing Site

West Pharmaceutical Services; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract at our Waterford site. The role provides full HR partnering across recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development, health & safety, HR systems, labour relations and employee engagement.

The candidate will support senior leaders, manage payroll, drive HR projects, and lead training initiatives while ensuring compliance with Irish/EU employment law and West policies.

Qualifications

• Masters/degree in Human Resources or business-related discipline.
• CIPD Membership is an advantage
• 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably GMP/ISO regulated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership as a business partner for HR strategy and input into key site decisions.
• Lead recruitment, staffing analysis and partner with Talent Acquisition.
• Provide confidential counseling to senior leaders on HR matters.
• Plan and lead HR-related change processes at site level.
• Deliver payroll and manage HR processes and programs across the site.
• Develop and implement training programs and HR systems improvements.
• Maintain HR policies ensuring compliance with Irish/EU laws and West policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Leadership

Change agent

Team player

Education

Master's degree in HR or business

CIPD membership (advantage)

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract at our Waterford site. The role provides full HR partnering across recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development, health & safety, HR systems, labour relations and employee engagement.

The candidate will support senior leaders, manage payroll, drive HR projects, and lead training initiatives while ensuring compliance with Irish/EU employment law and West policies.