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Senior HR Manager

  • Division: HR
  • Contact Email: jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24598

Senior HR Manager – 12-Month Maternity Leave Cover

Location: Clare 3 months

Contract: Fixed-term, Full-time (12 months)


Are you a strategic HR leader ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, people-first recruitment business? We are currently seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead our clients HR function during a maternity leave cover. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the HR agenda across international operations in Ireland, the UK, and India.


About the Role

As the Senior HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategy with business goals. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and working cross-functionally with group-level stakeholders, you will lead a high-performing HR team and ensure best-in-class employee experience and compliance.


Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Strategic Leadership: Contribute to business planning and lead HR strategy aligned with organisational goals.
  • Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert advice while ensuring all practices comply with employment legislation.
  • Performance Management: Partner with managers to drive a culture of continuous feedback, development, and high performance.
  • Policy & Process: Maintain and update policies, handbooks, and frameworks across international locations.
  • Learning & Development: Identify training needs and support professional growth across the organisation.
  • HR Projects & Reporting: Lead and support key HR initiatives; prepare monthly HR reports for senior leadership.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in a senior HR role
  • Strong understanding of employment law (Ireland essential; UK/India desirable)
  • CIPD qualification (Level 8 or equivalent) preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
  • Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office tools

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy.

jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021 2427110