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We are the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, and we are looking for a HR Manager to join our team Monday to Thursday (32 hours per week). Two days onsite at a large manufacturing site in Kildare and two days from home. Every Monday onsite and the second day is fluid and depends on business requirements. As HR Manager you will work under the Head of Operations, and you will be responsible for a team of 100 employees and the delivery of HR Strategy for the client and Operational plans for our teams onsite.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage all employee lifecycle activities, including induction, onboarding, and offboarding
Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and files in line with GDPR and company policies
Act as the primary HR point of contact onsite for managers and employees, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice
Support absence, holiday, and people data reporting, monitoring trends and ensuring appropriate actions are taken
Assist with labour forecasting and workforce planning where required in partnership with operations
Maintain and administer client-owned site access systems and ensure data accuracy
Ensure company policies are consistently applied and clearly communicated across the site
Support recruitment activity, including onboarding and integration of new hires
Build leadership and people capability across the site through formal and informal engagement, coaching, and recruitment initiatives
Support site projects in performance management, change management, organisational design, communications, and skills development
Analyse people metrics and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
Work closely with management and employees to strengthen relationships, morale, productivity, and retention
Provide guidance to managers on complex employee relations matters aligned with Compass values and culture
Lead succession planning and support local talent development and upskilling initiatives
Own assigned policy areas, ensuring HR policies and practices are compliant with Irish employment legislation and EU regulatory obligations
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, reducing transactional workload and increasing value-add activity through technology
Embed a high-performance culture through consistent performance feedback and robust people practices
Manage employee relations cases that cannot be supported by the Shared Service Centre
Collaborate with the Head of Operations and central HR functions including Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward, Payroll, HR Operations, and TUPE
Participate in compensation planning, benchmarking, and annual salary review processes
Requirements:
3-5 years experience in a demanding HR environment
Qualification in Business or HR related discipline
Experience in ER and case management
Experience of working with a large client in a demanding environment
High level of self-awareness, & proactive approach to self-development
Proactive and commercial approach
Proven ability to deal with a range of generalist HR issues simultaneously
Able to influence and operate at all levels, challenge where necessary
Ability to work within the field with potential for some overnight stays
What we offer:
Free meals while at work
Access to a health and wellness app which also include discounts on restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many more
Flexible working to support work life balance
Bike to Work Scheme
Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growth
Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees