HR Manager – Strategic & Hands‑On Role

About the role

We are seeking a commercially‑savvy HR professional to lead the people function of a fast‑growing, family‑run SME in North Dublin. The role combines strategic partnership with the Managing Director and Board and hands‑on delivery of day‑to‑day HR operations.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to align people strategy with commercial objectives.
• Lead the implementation of a new Workforce Planning and HR system, managing change across line managers.
• Mentor and supervise a small HR team of two.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee‑relations issues while fostering a multicultural, accountable culture.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, gender‑pay reporting and health & safety standards.
• Handle operational tasks such as budget negotiations, timesheet authorisation and routine HR administration when required.

Required profile

• Senior HR experience, preferably in a warehouse, factory or high‑pace retail environment.
• Strong commercial acumen – ability to assess risk, present ROI and advise directors.
• Down‑to‑earth personality capable of building rapport from the factory floor to the boardroom.
• Degree in HR, Employment Law or related field and active CIPD membership.
• Technical savviness with Workforce Planning or clock‑in systems considered a plus.

Required skills

• Workforce Planning system
• HRIS implementation
• Clock‑in system

What we offer

• High visibility role with direct advisory access to directors.
• Stability of an established SME combined with an ambitious 5‑year expansion plan.