HR Manager- Hybrid (Blanchardstown 1-2 days per week) We are seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to join a growing organisation operating across 35+ sites nationwide. This is a senior leadership role within the HR function, reporting directly to the HR Director. As the most senior HR professional after the Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality HR services, building team capability, and enabling a values-led, high-performance culture. This role is very hybrid with 1-2 days per week or as required in Blanchardstown support office or across the 35 sites. The ideal candidate will be a confident, resilient HR leader with the ability to operate at pace in a multi-site, high-growth environment. You will balance operational rigour with people-centred leadership and have the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels. Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary HR team, fostering accountability, ownership, and collaboration. Oversee the delivery of HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, performance, engagement, compensation, and compliance. Partner with operational leaders to ensure consistent HR support across multiple locations. Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant resolution. Drive initiatives in learning and development, talent management, and workforce planning. Lead engagement, wellbeing, and cultural programmes to strengthen employee experience. Maintain and enhance HR policies, systems, and compliance with Irish employment law. Provide input into compensation, benefits, and recognition frameworks. Deputise for the HR Director and represent the HR function at leadership level. Requirements: 5+ years experience in a senior HR role (HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or equivalent). Proven experience leading HR teams with accountability for delivery. Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and expertise in managing complex ER cases. Broad HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capability. Desirable: CIPD or equivalent professional qualification. Experience in regulated, people-centric sectors (e.g., childcare, healthcare, education). Background in organisational change, acquisitions, or scaling environments. Working knowledge of HRIS and collaboration with payroll/finance functions. For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicola Egan. Skills: HR Manager HR Business Partner HR Systems