HR Manager | FMCG | North Dublin

A well-established Irish-run FMCG business in North Dublin is seeking an experienced HR Manager. This is a key strategic leadership role, reporting to the Managing Director and Operations Director, and suited to someone who genuinely enjoys the pace and closeness of an SME or family-business environment.

This is very much a hands-on role; you'll own the HR function end-to-end while leading a small HR team.

Responsibility’sStrategy and leadership: partner with senior management to shape and deliver HR strategy, advise on workforce planning, organisational development and change, and drive continuous improvement across the function.

Policy and compliance, ensuring contracts, handbooks and HR documentation are current with Irish employment legislation, and developing policiesExperience in employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries and conflict resolution, while promoting a culture built on trust and accountability.

Lead end-to-end hiring and onboarding, and coach managers on appraisals, development and performance standards.

Oversee day-to-day HR, payroll and benefits, manage the Workforce Planning system, and lead wellbeing initiatives that support retention.

Oversee H&S management systems and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Ideal candidate

• 5+ years’ experience in an HR Manager role or similar, in FMCG or fast-paced industry experience
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Strong strategic and operational HR capability
• Experience in Payroll and Sage
• Experience advises and influences owner-managed leadership teams
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a pragmatic, commercially aware approachis an advantage
• Note 5 days on site