HR Manager
County Offaly
Permanent Full-time
Salary: €60k plus pension & healthcare
Hybrid role. Travel to sites when required.
The HR Manger will be responsible for managing the full HR function. This key role will encompass communicating with key stakeholders across the business on all aspects of HR. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all recruitment activities
- Develop, review, and approve job descriptions to ensure clarity of role, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
- Advertise vacancies, shortlist candidates, participate in interviews, and oversee fair, transparent, and documented selection processes.
- Act as the organisation’s Authorised Garda Vetting Affiliate, holding full responsibility for the management, assessment, and oversight of Garda Vetting applications, disclosures, and clearance decisions.
- Delegate recruitment administration and onboarding coordination to the HR Officer, while retaining oversight and accountability for compliance.
- Hold overarching responsibility for the establishment, maintenance, and ongoing compliance of all staff files from recruitment through employment.
- Lead scheduled and unannounced audits of staff files, HR processes, training compliance, and Garda Vetting records.
- Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the organisation.
- Ensure all employee, HR, and Garda Vetting records are processed, stored, and accessed lawfully and securely in compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation.
- Lead workforce planning to ensure staffing levels, skill mix, and competencies meet service delivery and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and review the organisational Training Matrix
- Provide expert HR advice to Managers and Senior Management on disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management matters.
- Promote a workplace culture based on professionalism, respect, accountability, and transparency.
- Support staff wellbeing initiatives, staff forums, and engagement activities.
- Provide weekly operational updates to Senior Management
Criteria required for the post:
- Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related field
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR role, including recruitment and compliance
- Working knowledge of GDPR and willingness to undertake training to fulfil the Data Protection Officer role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms
- Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
