The Role

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time  HR Manager in Co. Carlow. 

Permanent, full time role

Fully office based

Newly created role 

€50,000 - €65,000 DOE 

Main Duties:

• Establish, develop and implement HR policies, procedures and processes in line with employment legislation and organisational requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to management on a broad range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring matters are handled fairly, consistently and in accordance with company policy and employment legislation.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of an HR Management System (HRMS), improving the efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of HR information and processes.
• Develop and maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation and reporting systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Review and improve existing HR practices, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and introduce more effective ways of working.
• Manage recruitment, interviewing and onboarding processes.
• Develop and implement performance management processes, including probation reviews, employee appraisals and performance improvement plans.
• Identify training and development needs and support the delivery of relevant learning and development initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, positive workplace relations and a professional, inclusive working environment.
• Assist with payroll administration using Sage, including maintaining accurate employee information, processing relevant payroll changes and liaising with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with current requirements.
• Provide HR reporting and insights to senior management to support decision-making and workforce planning.
• Support organisational change initiatives and other HR projects as required.
• Provide support on Health & Safety Policy & Compliance such as developing, updating and enforcing workplace safety policies and ensuring legal compliance.

The Person

• A third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Management role, ideally within a medium-sized or complex organisation within a manufacturing company.
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Experience implementing, introducing or improving an HR Management System or HR information system.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience assisting with payroll administration, ideally using Sage, would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to manage sensitive and challenging HR matters.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy working environment.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential employee information.