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HR Leader - Manufacturing Plant

Garrett - Advancing Motion
Department:Manufacturing
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Waterford
Location:County Waterford, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€60,000 - €90,000
Skills:
HR MANAGEMENTLABOR RELATIONSUNION NEGOTIATIONSPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTCOMPENSATIONTRAINING DEVELOPMENTEMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENTCOMPLIANCEWORKFORCE PLANNINGMANUFACTURING
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Job Description

Posted on: December 15, 2025

Join us and shape the future of a high-performing, innovative organization!

We’re looking for an HR Leader to work hand-in-hand with our Plant Manager and leadership team. This is your chance to make a real impact—driving transformation, fostering a dynamic culture, and ensuring our people strategies power business success.

What You’ll Do

  • Be a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, building a performance-driven organization.
  • Coach managers on employee relations, including disciplinary processes, absence management, and grievances.
  • Own the Annual Operating Plan for salaries, training, and benefits—monitoring costs and proposing actions to stay on track.
  • Partner with leaders to forecast workforce needs, and support workforce flexibility increase through development.
  • Drive Labor & Employment Relations, leading union negotiations and consultations.
  • Champion employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and a positive work environment.
  • Oversee compensation processes, performance management, and recognition programs.
  • Develop training plans, evaluate effectiveness, and support career development.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and implement best practices across staffing, payroll, and organizational development.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree (HR or related field preferred) + Labor Law knowledge.
  • 5+ years of HR experience preferably in a manufacturing and unionized environment.
  • Proven ability to drive HR operations independently.
  • Strong influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication and a global mindset to thrive in a multicultural, matrix organization.
  • Fluent in English (written & spoken).
  • Experience in Ireland Employee/Labor Relations is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a strategic partner: Work directly with plant leadership and influence key business decisions.
  • Drive transformation: Lead initiatives that increase organizational efficiency and improve performance.
  • Make an impact: Your ideas matter—help us build a high-performance organization that sets industry standards.
  • Competitive rewards: Enjoy a strong compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
  • Positive work environment: Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement in a supportive culture.
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