Job title: HR Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Louth, Ireland
Job published: 15-06-2026
Job ID: 117990
Contact name: Stephanie Mulholland
Phone number: +447458160110
Contact email: stephanie@huntersavage.com

Job Description

HR Manager

  • Drogheda
  • Attractive salary
  • Highly successful business in growth mode
  • Great culture & flexibility

 

We are hiring for our client, a successful and fast-paced business in Drogheda, who are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to provide a broad HR service, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle while driving continuous improvement and organisational efficiency.

 

Top Things to Know About this Job

  • Standalone HR Manager role in a fast-paced, growing FMCG business
  • Full ownership of employee lifecycle management, recruitment, onboarding, ER, and HR operations
  • Opportunity to influence culture and HR practices across multiple functions and sites

 

The Role

  • Partner with business leaders and managers to deliver operational HR support and practical solutions
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance, employee relations, absence management, and offboarding
  • Act as the main point of contact for HR queries, policies, and documentation
  • Maintain HR systems, trackers, and reports, providing accurate data for decision-making
  • Develop, review, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
  • Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with payroll and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate HR inputs
  • Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted HR partner

 

The Person

  • 3rd  level qualification in HR, Business, or related discipline
  • Experienced as an HR Manager, standalone HR Generalist, or People Manager
  • Strong track record in employee relations and HR best practices in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
  • Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR compliance
  • Commercially minded, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and influence at all levels

 

The Reward

  • Competitive salary
  • Full-time hours with flex  (8/9 – 4-5 Mon – Fri)
  • Permanent role in a growing FMCG business
  • Exposure to a broad HR remit and multi-site operations
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to influence people strategy and organisational culture

 

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

 

For further information and to apply for this HR Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

 

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR professionals across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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

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