HR Manager

HR Manager / Senior HR Business Partner

Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer with a growing presence in Galway, is looking for an experienced HR Manager / Senior HR Business Partner to lead the HR function on-site. This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting into global HR, with genuine influence over people strategy, culture and organisational effectiveness at a critical time for the business.

• Act as the lead HR partner to the Site Leadership Team, driving people strategy, workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
• Own talent management, succession planning and the annual performance cycle.
• Lead compensation and rewards activity, including benchmarking, job evaluations and merit reviews.
• Provide hands-on employee relations support and guidance across the site.
• Champion culture, engagement and capability-building as the site continues to grow.
• 2 direct reports.

• 8-10 years' progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP or HR leadership experience.
• A background in manufacturing, medical device or engineering environments is a strong advantage.
• Broad, hands-on HR generalist skillset with the ability to operate strategically as well as get into the detail.
• Global or cross-cultural HR experience is a plus, particularly exposure to Asia or the US.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR compliance.
• Level 8 degree minimum; CIPD and/or Master's preferred.