We are the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, and we are looking for aHR Managerto join our teamMonday to Thursday (32 hours per week). Two days onsite at a large manufacturing site in Kildare and two days from home. Every Monday onsite and the second day is fluid and depends on business requirements.AsHR Manageryou will work under the Head of Operations, and you will be responsible for a team of 100 employees and the delivery of HR Strategy for the client and Operational plans for our teams onsite.Key Responsibilities – Day To DayLead and manage all employee lifecycle activities, including induction, onboarding, and offboarding.Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and files in line with GDPR and company policies.Act as the primary HR point of contact onsite for managers and employees, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.Support absence, holiday, and people data reporting, monitoring trends and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.Assist with labour forecasting and workforce planning where required in partnership with operations.Maintain and administer client-owned site access systems and ensure data accuracy.Ensure company policies are consistently applied and clearly communicated across the site.Support recruitment activity, including onboarding and integration of new hiresKey AccountabilitiesBuild leadership and people capability across the site through formal and informal engagement, coaching, and recruitment initiatives.Support site projects in performance management, change management, organisational design, communications, and skills development.Analyse people metrics and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.Work closely with management and employees to strengthen relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.Provide guidance to managers on complex employee relations matters aligned with Compass values and culture.Lead succession planning and support local talent development and upskilling initiatives.Own assigned policy areas, ensuring HR policies and practices are compliant with Irish employment legislation and EU regulatory obligations.Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, reducing transactional workload and increasing value-add activity through technology.Embed a high-performance culture through consistent performance feedback and robust people practices.Manage employee relations cases that cannot be supported by the Shared Service Centre.Collaborate with the Head of Operations and central HR functions including Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward, Payroll, HR Operations, and TUPE.Participate in compensation planning, benchmarking, and annual salary review processes.About You3-5 years experience in a demanding HR environment.Qualification in Business or HR related disciplineExperience in ER and case management.Experience of working with a large client in a demanding environment.High level of self-awareness, & proactive approach to self-development.Proactive and commercial approachProven ability to deal with a range of generalist HR issues simultaneouslyAble to influence and operate at all levels, challenge where necessaryAbility to work within the field with potential for some overnight staysCompass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.Some Of The Benefits We OfferAs well as a competitive salary, we also have a large range of other benefits, such asFree meals while at workAccess to a health and wellness app which also include discounts on restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many moreFlexible working to support work life balanceBike to Work SchemeAdditional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work lifeCareer Pathways to support career progression and/or skills developmentLearning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growthEmployee Assistance Program to guide and support our employeesExciting internal reward and recognition schemesAnd many more..About UsAt Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review ourPrivacy Noticefor details on how we maintain protect and why your personal data collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.