HR Manager

Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Hybrid Working) Salary up to €75,000 10-12 Month Specified Purpose Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a globally recognised organisation during a period of strategic change and development. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior HR professional looking to bring a fresh perspective while leading major people initiatives including reward strategy, employee relations, employee experience, HR operations and organisational development. Experience in a global HR environment is essential

The Role

As HR Manager, you will lead and support a small international team while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive people initiatives across the organisation. Key priorities will include:

  • Developing and implementing a global reward framework
  • Reviewing and enhancing employee benefits and insurance programmes
  • Leading employee relations initiatives, including union engagement
  • Using HR analytics and data to support strategic decision-making
  • Driving employee experience and engagement programmes
  • Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement projects
  • Leading HR operations and ensuring efficient people processes globally
  • Managing external benefit and insurance providers

The role has a global remit covering operations across Africa, Asia and the Americas, with occasional international travel required.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role
  • Experience in a global HR environment is essential
  • Strong employee relations and industrial relations experience
  • Experience working with trade unions
  • Proven experience developing or implementing reward frameworks
  • Strong understanding of employee benefits and insurance programmes
  • Experience using HR systems, reporting tools and people analytics
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent HR qualification
  • Ability to operate as a trusted advisor and "safe pair of hands" within a complex organisation

Experience within an international NGO or humanitarian organisation would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates from multinational commercial organisations are also encouraged to apply.

Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to €75,000
  • Hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
  • 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure days
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Onsite parking available (annual permit applicable)