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

• 3^rd  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.