New Job Opening: HR Manager in Tipperary

Job Description

HR Manager

• 11/12 Month Fixed Term Contract


• Co Tipperary


• Attractive salary

We are delighted to be partnering with a very successful, well-established manufacturing business in County Tipperary to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an 11–12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

This is a hands-on HR leadership role within a fast-paced food production environment, supporting a large operational workforce and leading the delivery of the HR function across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership teams, managing employee relations, driving HR processes and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the organisation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Manager who enjoys being close to the operation, managing a broad generalist remit and making a tangible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

✅ 11–12 month maternity cover opportunity with a highly successful manufacturing business
✅ Hands-on HR leadership role supporting a large operational workforce
✅ Strong focus on employee relations, compliance and HR improvement

The Role

• Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day HR function and support the wider business across all aspects of people management.


• Leading and overseeing the HR function, providing guidance and support to the HR team


• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, investigations and absence management processes


• Partnering with production and support leaders to improve people management capability and performance


• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across operational and support roles


• Maintaining and improving HR systems, processes and reporting frameworks


• Ensuring employee records, documentation and HR processes remain compliant with GDPR and employment legislation


• Reviewing and maintaining employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks


• Supporting workforce engagement, retention and positive workplace culture initiatives


• Ensuring training, compliance and development requirements are delivered across the workforce


• Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business

The Person

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience working at HR Manager level


• Strong employee relations experience within a manufacturing, food production, FMCG or operational environment


• Excellent knowledge and practical application of Irish employment law and HR best practice


• Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes


• Experience leading or supporting an HR team


• Strong HR systems experience and excellent administrative capability


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Strong attention to detail and a focus on compliance


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment

The Rewards

• Attractive salary


• Co Tipperary


• 11–12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity


• Join a highly successful and established manufacturing organisation


• Broad HR leadership remit with significant operational exposure


• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy production environment


• Supportive leadership team and established HR function

For further information and to apply for this HR Manager – Fixed Term Contract opportunity, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.