
HR Leader - Manufacturing Plant
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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