HR Manager Cork - Based onsite Full Time - Perm Position Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a growing organisation? We are currently inviting applications for the position of HR Manager, available on a full-time, permanent basis at our headquarters in Cork. About the Role: The HR Manager plays a key leadership role in a growing organisation, reporting directly to the Managing Director and collaborating closely with the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team. This position is responsible for overseeing all HR functions and leading a dedicated team across recruitment, talent development, HR systems, and employee experience. The role also involves supporting employee relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the organisations continued growth and success. Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Leadership & Strategy Set the direction and priorities of the HR function in line with business needs. Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver best-in-class HR services. Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on workforce planning, talent development, and people-focused initiatives. Provide regular HR metrics and workforce reports to the Senior Leadership Team to support effective decision-making. HR Operations Oversee the delivery of all core HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, HRIS management, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, and offboarding. Lead the ongoing review and development of HR policies, procedures, and processes to align with best practice, legal requirements, and business needs. Employee Relations Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk employee relations matters, such as disciplinary processes, grievance cases, and capability challenges. Provide practical, people-centred advice to employees and managers across a wide range of HR issues. Proactively build trust and support early resolution of employee concerns while ensuring compliance with policies and employment law. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure HR practices comply with all relevant employment legislation, Sectoral Employment Orders (SEO's), industry pay rates, and applicable regulations. Liaise with client-appointed auditors on employment compliance audits, ensuring adherence to employment standards and reporting requirements. Support organisational change projects, focusing on workforce planning, role transitions, and performance improvement processes. Manage GDPR compliance for employee data within the HR function. Requirements: Hold a bachelors degree in human resources or a related field (a Masters degree and/or an additional legal qualification is advantageous). Hold current CIPD membership. Have a minimum of 5 years broad HR experience, including 2+ years in a HR Manager, or similar leadership role. Demonstrate a strong track record of managing employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievance cases, and capability issues. Possess an in-depth understanding of Irish labour law, employment regulations, and HR compliance standards. Show proven leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching and supporting HR team members. Exhibit excellent negotiation, conflict management, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation. Be highly organised with strong attention to detail, effective prioritisation skills, and a commitment to accuracy and follow-through. For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Emma Wilde or call Osborne Recruitment on. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDOSB1 #INDWILDE