HR Manager - Cork - PermanentMCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an award-winning organisation as they look to add an HR Manager to their team on a full-time permanent basis.This is a specialist role where you will lead on the design, implementation and governance of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions (NI and ROI).The role:My client is seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong understanding of employment law and people management to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor who's looking to make the move into Human Resources - or an HR professional with a legal background who wants to broaden their impact across the full employee lifecycle.The main responsibilities:Lead the development, review and implementation of HR policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.Monitor legislative changes and assess the impact on HR practices, ensuring timely updates to policy.Provide expert, legally informed guidance to managers and HR colleagues on complex compliance matters.Ensure HR procedures are consistent, transparent, and compliant with employment law.Lead on compliance-related training, ensuring managers and staff understand and apply HR policies effectively.Analyse policy trends and provide recommendations to the leadership team.Support acquisitions, as required.Support HR projects and other HR work, as required.The ideal candidate:Qualified Solicitor (or legally trained professional) seeking to transition into HR or experienced HR professional with strong employment law knowledge.Strong knowledge of ROI employment law (experience with multi-jurisdictional law desirable).Meticulous attention to detail and strong governance mindset.CIPD qualified desirable but not essential where strong legal experience is present.What's on offer:Highly competitive base salary.Bonus.Hybrid and flexible working.Enhanced pension.Support for continued professional development.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.Desired Skills and ExperienceThe role:My client is seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong understanding of employment law and people management to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor who's looking to make the move into Human Resources - or an HR professional with a legal background who wants to broaden their impact across the full employee lifecycle.The main responsibilities:Lead the development, review and implementation of HR policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.Monitor legislative changes and assess the impact on HR practices, ensuring timely updates to policy.Provide expert, legally informed guidance to managers and HR colleagues on complex compliance matters.Ensure HR procedures are consistent, transparent, and compliant with employment law.Lead on compliance-related training, ensuring managers and staff understand and apply HR policies effectively.Analyse policy trends and provide recommendations to the leadership team.Support acquisitions, as required.Support HR projects and other HR work, as required.The ideal candidate:Qualified Solicitor (or legally trained professional) seeking to transition into HR or experienced HR professional with strong employment law knowledge.Strong knowledge of ROI employment law (experience with multi-jurisdictional law desirable).Meticulous attention to detail and strong governance mindset.CIPD qualified desirable but not essential where strong legal experience is present.What's on offer:Highly competitive base salary.Bonus.Hybrid and flexible working.Enhanced pension.Support for continued professional development.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.