HR Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing HR Partnering team in a complex, people-focused organisation that is undergoing growth and transformation. You’ll have both strategic influence and operational oversight, making a tangible impact on how people are supported, developed, and retained.

In this role you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Partners, ensuring a high-quality, responsive, and consistent service
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and align HR initiatives with organisational goals
• Drive a major Strategic Workforce Planning project, identifying future skills needs, building resource plans, and embedding workforce planning as a core organisational practice
• Provide strategic and operational input into organisational design and change management initiatives
• Oversee recruitment for critical and senior roles, ensuring robust selection processes and excellent candidate experience
• Support leaders in performance management, career development, and talent pipelines to build high-performing teams
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, promoting constructive resolution and positive engagement
• Collaborate with centres of excellence to improve systems, processes, and HR analytics, driving a data-led approach to decision-making
• Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects – from policy development and process improvement to capability-building programmes and culture initiatives

Why this role will be of interest:

• Strategic and hands-on – shape the people agenda while staying close to delivery
• Projects with real impact – play a key role in a flagship workforce planning programme and other transformation projects
• Dynamic environment – no two days are the same, with variety across stakeholders, teams, and priorities
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days remote per week once established in the role
• Attractive salary & benefits – €63,073–€89,850 plus public sector-grade benefits

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant HR leadership and business partnering experience in a complex environment
• Can confidently lead teams and inspire collaboration across multiple stakeholders
• Brings expertise in strategic workforce planning, organisational design, and HR project delivery
• Combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Has the ability to influence, advise, and build trust at all levels
• Degree in Human Resources or related area is essential

If you want a role where you can shape strategy, lead meaningful projects, and see your impact organisation-wide, this is the perfect next step.

Remuneration Package
€75,000 - €90,000

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