Your new company Join a global leader in manufacturing, where innovation, operational excellence, and people development are at the heart of everything they do. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the HR function at a high-performing site, driving strategic talent initiatives and supporting business growth. This is an on-site role. Your new role As Human Resources Manager, you'll be the strategic partner to site leadership, responsible for delivering a full spectrum of HR services. You'll lead the Intellectual Capital (IC) process, ensuring talent strategies align with business goals and foster a high-performance culture. This role is hands-on and influential, with scope across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, compliance, and employee engagement. Talent Strategy & Development Own and lead the site's Intellectual Capital process, ensuring alignment between strategy, structure, and people. Drive associate development through robust performance management, training, and succession planning. Facilitate quarterly IC reviews with leadership, preparing key metrics and development plans. Recruitment & Onboarding Proactively identify talent needs and implement innovative sourcing strategies. Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Coach managers on interview techniques and hiring decisions. Compensation, Benefits & Recognition Partner with corporate teams to ensure market-aligned compensation strategies. Lead incentive and wellness programs that support performance and wellbeing. Champion recognition initiatives that celebrate milestones and achievements. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead investigations into policy violations and ensure fair, consistent outcomes. Maintain compliance with employment laws and internal policies. Promote a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour. Operational Excellence & Culture Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives. Drive continuous improvement through business practices. Engage with employees directly on the shop floor to understand and improve the work environment. What you'll need to succeed Minimum 5 years' HR experience in a manufacturing setting. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Strong expertise across employee relations, compensation, performance management, and talent development. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. Proven ability to manage complex issues with sound judgment and data-driven insights. Experience working in a lean, fast-paced, performance-driven culture. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and performance-based bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Generous annual leave and an excellent pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: HR Manager Shannon Benefits: DOE