SummaryLead People & Culture. Champion Engagement. Support Operational Success.The RoleSofina Foods is seeking an experienced People & Culture Leader to guide the people agenda across four of Sofina's leading sites. As a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and deliver the HR plan, ensuring our people, culture, and processes align to support high-performing operations.This role requires a committed, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be highly visible across all four locations, proactively connecting with teams to build trust, foster engagement, and support operational success. Your expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, and talent development will be critical in ensuring we have the right people and capabilities to deliver.Your Key ResponsibilitiesShape & Deliver Plans: Guide the HR agenda across four sites as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with operational goals.Foster Engagement: Be highly visible across all locations, actively connecting with teams to build trust and encourage participation.Operational Support: Utilise expertise in workforce planning to ensure the business has the right capabilities to deliver across the region.Employee Relations: Manage trade union relationships and handle complex ER cases to support a stable and productive work environment.Commercial Awareness: Act as a commercially aware leader, aligning the people plan directly to business performance.The Ideal CandidateProven HR leadership experience in a fast-paced FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environment.Multi-site experience is essential, with the ability to manage priorities across four distinct locations.Commercially aware, with the ability to align people plans to business performance.Strong experience managing trade union relationships and handling complex ER cases.A proactive, hands-on leader who balances vision with practical delivery.Deep understanding of GB/NI employment law and HR best practices.CIPD level 5 or above (or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.Company InformationSofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world.If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.Equal OpportunitiesSofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.LocationTullamore, County OffalyHours of WorkFull-timeCompanySofina FoodsCountry CodeGBAutoReqId5250BRAdRefINDB3