HR Manager Location: Dublin 2 (Hybrid) Salary: €60,000 €70,000 plus benefits About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to step into a standalone HR Manager role within a well-established, relationship-driven organisation operating in a dynamic commercial sector on a 12 month fixed term contract.
This role offers a unique opportunity to step up into a managerial position, particularly suited to an ambitious HR Business Partner or Senior Generalist looking to broaden their leadership exposure.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, you will take full ownership of the HR function in Ireland, partnering closely with senior leadership to support business performance, culture, and growth.
The organisation is entering a significant period of transformation, including an upcoming merger, making this a highly impactful role with strong visibility across the business.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and leadership, influencing decision-making and driving best practice Partner with managers to build high-performing teams, providing guidance on people strategy, performance, and development Manage complex employee relations matters with a balanced, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach Drive consistency and continuous improvement across HR policies, processes, and procedures Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives Lead the performance management cycle, enabling meaningful and effective conversations across the business Coordinate and support learning & development initiatives, aligned to business needs Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements Maintain accurate HR data and reporting, partnering with wider group/international teams where required Contribute to key projects and change initiatives, particularly in the context of the upcoming merger About You Proven experience in a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally with exposure to senior stakeholders Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and partner with leadership teams, including C-suite Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice Experience managing employee relations issues end-to-end Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commercially minded, with a pragmatic and solutions-driven approach Confident working in a standalone capacity, with strong ownership and accountability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills CIPD qualification (or equivalent) preferred Why Apply? Opportunity to step into a HR Manager role with full ownership of the function High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership Involvement in a business-critical merger and transformation journey Broad, varied remit offering strong career development and experience Flexible hybrid working model