HR Manager – Manufacturing Site

About the role

Kepak is seeking an HR Manager to lead the People Agenda at its manufacturing facility in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. This 1‑year fixed‑term position (full‑time or part‑time) offers a hybrid working model with one day per week remote.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a site‑specific HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver end‑to‑end HR services covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, reward, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and best‑practice procedures.
• Drive performance management and talent development initiatives.
• Oversee training and development, creating customized learning plans.
• Support strategic workforce planning, risk assessment, and future skills forecasting.
• Coach site managers to enhance people‑management capabilities.
• Provide timely people metrics and insights to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Third‑level HR qualification (CIPD preferred) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in food production or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to implement HR policies and drive performance culture.

Required skills

What we offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Further education support and continuous professional development.
• Access to the WrkIt employee discount platform.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme with up to €500 reward.
• Bike‑to‑Work salary‑sacrifice scheme.