Boyne Valley Group, a leader in the FMCG sector for over 60 years, is seeking an experienced HR Manager who is excited to work in a dynamic fast paced company. The company has a portfolio of market leading brands including McDonnells, Brillo, Chivers, Kinetica, Erin soup, Don Carlos, Homecook, Lakeshore and Killeen.

The business has a significant workforce across multiple functions including operations, commercial, finance and marketing with a team that aspires to our values of Trust, Respect, Inspire, Innovate, Achieve and Wellbeing.

Role Overview

The HR Manager will be responsible for delivering a broad, hands-on HR service that supports the business across all people-related activity. The role will suit someone who enjoys variety, is highly organised and practical, and is comfortable balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement.

Deliverables Partner with business leaders and managers on a wide range of people matters, balancing day-to-day operational HR support with practical solutions that meet business needs.

Take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, probation, changes to terms and conditions, performance support, employee relations, absence management and offboarding.

Provide a responsive, professional HR service to managers and employees, acting as the main point of contact for HR queries, guidance, policies, letters and documentation.

Manage all core HR administration and process documentation, ensuring employee files, forms, templates, records and correspondence are accurate, up to date and well maintained.

Maintain and continuously improve HR systems, trackers and reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates and useful management information for decision-making.

Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures, forms and templates, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and alignment with company practice.

Support organisational improvement and change initiatives, helping to introduce practical processes, systems and ways of working that improve consistency and efficiency.

Work closely with payroll and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure accurate HR inputs, employee changes and supporting documentation are provided in a timely manner.

Deliver effective employee relations support, providing sound advice and guidance on a broad range of HR and employment matters in line with company policy and legal requirements.

Help build a positive workplace culture by supporting managers, reinforcing expected behaviours and ensuring employees have a consistent and professional HR experience.

In addition you: Build strong working relationships across the business and become a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters.

Be comfortable working independently, taking ownership for priorities, follow-up actions and the smooth running of the HR function.

Have strong administrative discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, records, forms, systems and deadlines accurately.

Be skilled at listening, probing and handling sensitive or confidential matters with discretion, sound judgement and professionalism.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Studies, or related discipline or CIPD level 5 minimum or equivalent.
Experienced as an HR Manager, People Manager or standalone HR generalist
Successful track record in employee relations and applying HR best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and advise at all levels.
Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
Passion for people, business acumen, and eagerness to work in a busy operational environment.