Job title: HR Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Tipperary
Job published: 17-08-2026
Job ID: 121703
Contact name: Stephanie Mulholland
Phone number: +447458160110
Contact email: stephanie@huntersavage.com

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.