HR Manager

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda for a busy manufacturing operation, partnering closely with the Site Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to drive engagement, performance and organisational effectiveness. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to shape culture, influence decision-making and deliver practical people solutions that support both business performance and employee experience. You'll lead all aspects of operational HR while also taking ownership of talent, leadership development and succession planning across the site.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the Site MD and Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the full HR agenda for a key production facility.
• Drive employee engagement, culture and organisational performance.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and people matters.
• Take ownership of talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Champion learning and development initiatives to build capability across the site.
• Use people data and insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR policies, processes and compliance standards are maintained.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner or Senior HR professional with a strong generalist HR background gained within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or a similar operational environment. 

• You will be confident managing complex employee relations matters and advising senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational delivery.
• Commercially minded and able to influence effectively at all levels.
• A visible, personable and credible leader who enjoys building strong relationships across the business.
• Passionate about creating a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where HR is valued as a true business partner. You'll have the autonomy to lead the people agenda locally, be part of the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future success of the site. It's an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, influencing leaders and making a tangible difference. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch as this role is expected to move quickly. Please note this is an onsite role, with a 5 day on site expectation based in county Monaghan. (flexible on hours).