Summary
A Key Leadership Role in Driving People, Culture, and Performance
Additional Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
The Role
Sofina Foods is seeking an experienced and passionate HR Manager to join our Castleblayney site leadership team and provide HR direction across both the factory and our network of butchery stores in Northern Ireland.
This is more than a traditional HR role – it's a chance to shape culture, build capability, and strengthen the link between people and business performance. You'll be a trusted partner to managers and employees alike, balancing operational HR delivery with strategic initiatives that support growth, engagement, and long-term success.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy, multi-site environment, and who sees this as an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our people and business.
This role is office based in Castleblayney, with regular travel to our stores across NI
Your Key Responsibilities
* Act as a core member of the Castleblayney Site Leadership Team, providing HR expertise and strategic guidance across factory and retail operations.
* Lead employee relations with confidence and fairness – managing grievance, disciplinary, and performance issues consistently.
* Drive recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop great people.
* Champion learning, development, and succession planning to build strong teams and future leaders.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, health & safety, and HR policies in both ROI and NI.
* Partner with managers to deliver engagement, wellbeing, and cultural initiatives that make Sofina Foods a great place to work.
* Provide insight through accurate HR reporting and data-led recommendations.
* Work closely with central HR and Group teams to roll out corporate programmes and embed best practice.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experienced in HR leadership, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site retail.
* Skilled across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and learning & development.
* Knowledgeable in employment law and compliance in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
* A strong communicator and influencer – able to build credibility and trust at all levels.
* Highly organised, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
* Collaborative but confident working independently, with a proactive, people-first approach.
* Passionate about creating positive workplace cultures that drive engagement and performance.
Why Sofina Foods?
* A pivotal leadership role at the heart of both factory and retail operations.
* The opportunity to influence culture, shape talent, and make a visible impact on people and performance.
* A diverse remit covering both site and multi-site retail operations.
* A values-driven business where people and ambition are at the core of success.
* Clear opportunities to develop further within Sofina Foods' HR and leadership structure.
Company Information
Sofina 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 Opportunities
Sofina 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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Castleblaney, County Monaghan
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
IE
AutoReqId
4808BR