HR Manager

HR Manager

Location: Dublin with travel to Cork & Limerick
Salary: €60,000-€70,000 + Pension, Health, Death in Service
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, hybrid (1 day WFH)

A growing group of fire protection and life-safety businesses operating across Ireland is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support its continued integration and expansion. The organisation has active operations in:

• Dublin - Serving as the primary operational hub

• Cork - Supporting expanded services and training

• Limerick/Munster Region & Galway - Providing strong regional coverage

The group is currently moving through an exciting phase of organisational alignment, with multiple business entities integrating under one unified operational structure. We are now looking for a proactive HR Manager to join us at this pivotal stage.

The Role

The HR Manager will take ownership of all HR operations across the organisation's Irish sites, acting as a visible, on-the-ground partner to management and employees. This role is ideal for an ambitious HR professional with SME experience who values autonomy, travel, and the opportunity to build HR foundations within a scaling organisation.

The role is primarily based in the Dublin (Tallaght) office, with regular travel to Cork and Limerick.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across multiple business units

• Support the integration of group companies and the alignment of HR practices

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance, and compliance

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for Ireland-based teams

• Oversee HR policies, contracts, and documentation in line with Irish employment law

• Prepare and support the implementation of a new HRIS system across multiple sites

• Drive employee engagement, culture initiatives, and internal communication

• Collaborate with the in-house payroll function to ensure accurate and timely processing

• Lead HR reporting, workforce data management, and audit preparation

• Travel regularly to Cork and Limerick (mileage covered; potential company car in future)

About You

• 3-4+ years' HR experience, ideally within an SME or multi-site environment

• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law

• Experience in organisational integration or business consolidation is a strong advantage

• Confident being visible on-site and building relationships with diverse teams

• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently

• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated to grow within a scaling organisation

• Full clean driver's licence required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (€60-70k depending on experience)

• Pension, health, and death-in-service

• Laptop and mobile phone

• Mileage reimbursement

• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)

• Opportunity to shape HR structures during a significant period of growth

• Supportive leadership and a role offering genuine autonomy and impact