Our client is one of Ireland’s leading seafood processing businesses, supplying premium seafood products to Irish and international retail and foodservice customers. Operating in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, the company is committed to quality, food safety, responsible sourcing, operational excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
As the business continues to grow, they are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive HR & Compliance Executive to support the development of a professional, compliant and people-focused culture across the organisation.
The Role
The HR & Compliance Executive will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR function while also assisting with compliance, ethical audit preparation and internal governance requirements.
This role will suit an ambitious HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and who is comfortable dealing with both operational and strategic HR matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with managers across the business to ensure best practice in employee relations, documentation, training, compliance and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources:
Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, inductions and offboarding
Maintain accurate employee files, HR records and systems
Prepare employment contracts, letters and HR documentation
Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, investigation and absence management processes
Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and company policies
Coordinate probation reviews and performance management processes
Assist in developing and updating HR policies and procedures
Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Coordinate training programmes and maintain training records
Assist with payroll administration and employee benefits where required
Compliance & Ethical Standards:
Support compliance with SMETA, customer codes of practice and internal standards
Assist in preparing for customer, ethical and regulatory audits
Maintain compliance documentation and records across the business
Coordinate corrective action follow-up and close-out activities
Work with operational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support document control and policy management systems
Assist with sustainability, responsible sourcing and governance initiatives where required
Health, Safety & Food Industry Compliance:
Promote a positive compliance and safety culture throughout the organisation
Support training and awareness initiatives related to compliance and workplace standards
Liaise with external advisors, auditors and agencies when required
Candidate Profile
3+ years HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, food production or FMCG
Strong understanding of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
Experience managing employee relations issues professionally and confidentially
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
CIPD qualification or equivalent
Experience in food manufacturing or retail supplier environments
Knowledge of SMETA, ethical audits or compliance systems
Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections
What the Company Offers
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Irish food business
Dynamic and collaborative working environment
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to make a real impact across the organisation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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