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Human Resources Manager

  • Sector: HR
  • Contact Email: tina.cornally@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 21078

I am working exclusively in partnership with Eviosys and I am delighted to bring to market a fantastic opportunity, the position of Human Resources Manager.


This is newly created HR Manager position and may suit an experienced HR professional that is looking to make a career step to into a standalone HR Manager position, where you will provide HR support to managers and employees at the Athy plant, including recruitment, training & development co-ordination, employee relations, engagement initiatives and general HR & admin support. The first point of contact for all site level HR queries.


HR Manager responsibilities:

• Supports, advises and where appropriate, leads Managers and colleagues on routine HR matters, legal requirements, and employers’ ethical obligations. 

• Supports managers on all disciplinary and grievance issues. 

• Actively participates in UK & Ireland HR Network activities, undertaking HR projects as directed by the Plant Manager and Regional HR Director.

• Provides a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment service including approval, advertising, selection, candidate communications, appointment and induction/onboarding of new starters and internal transfers. 

• Co-ordinates the resourcing and delivery of site training to meet mandatory and business skills requirements, timeframes, and budget constraints.  

• Assists managers with employee development discussions and performance improvement plans where required. 

• Maintains succession plans and talent mapping processes.

• Controls HR data and employee files, ensuring information is accurate, efficiently, and confidentially maintained.  

• Will support the Site management team with the management of poor performance or poor behaviours. 

• Will develop and deploy strong human dynamics programs for people managers across the site.

• Maintains open communication with Union Representatives and ensures all employee relations matters are resolved effectively.

• Is instrumental in developing a positive, inclusive, open, confident VSP culture on site. Will initiate and develop programs to move the site to a supplier of choice for our customers

• Drives employee engagement initiatives, including effective and timely communications, analysis of periodic pulse survey results and action plans.

• Gives general practical support in organising events, small gifts, long service awards, general correspondence, travel arrangements, and other duties when required.


HR Manager requirements: 

• Qualified in HR Management or equivalent.

• Min. 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role (fast-paced manufacturing sector desirable).

• In depth knowledge of Irish employment law.

• In depth understanding of HR policies and processes (and development/implementation of these).

• Worked as part of an HR/management team yet happy to work autonomously and be self-sufficient.

• Experience of HRIS applications, such as SAP Success Factors, time & attendance (desirable).


For a confidential discussion, please contact Tina Cornally.

tina.cornally@collinsmcnicholas.ie