Job Description
HR Manager Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath Full time, permanent (Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week) Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can work closely with senior leaders to drive business success? Lir Chocolates is seeking an HR Manager to help lead all things people-related at our chocolate manufacturing site.
As the HR Manager, you will play a critical role in providing hands-on, comprehensive HR support to our leadership team and employees, focusing on employee relations, engagement, and development.
You will be a key member of the site leadership team, working closely with the HR Manager (Confectionery) and HR Director to align our group HR strategy with local business objectives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring HR Manager with substantial HR knowledge who is ready to step up and make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Employee Relations Manage ER cases including grievances, disciplinary, absence, welfare, and performance, ensuring compliance with employment law.
Be available to support ER case management and coach junior HR colleagues.
Maintain relationships with external legal advisors and coach managers on HR procedures.
Lead restructures and support site management, ensuring employee comp and bens align with standards.
Training Monitor training compliance and support the Group L&D Manager with site training needs.
Continue personal development by staying updated on HR best practices.
Communication Ensure effective employee communication and advise managers on communication methods.
Deputy Chair of BIG meetings and maintain relationships with agency labor providers.
Collaborate with the UK HR Team to share updates and work on joint initiatives.
Employment Law Stay up-to-date on employment law, advising managers on legislative changes.
Maintain and update site procedures and the company handbook.
People Development Work with the Group L&D Specialist on professional development, maintain the PDR system, and support site succession planning.
Recruitment Support talent sourcing and recruitment activities for professional and factory roles.
Enhance onboarding processes for new starters.
Payroll Ensure GDPR-compliant data management and accurate payroll processing.
Review pay structures and discuss with stakeholders for annual pay reviews.
KPIs Prepare and present accurate HR reports and KPIs.
Collaborate on determining the annual HR budget for the site.
Employee Engagement Conduct engagement surveys and drive related initiatives.
Organize site events and oversee values awards and wellbeing programs.
Support sustainability initiatives at the site.
Ethical Trading & Compliance Maintain Sedex compliance and support internal/external audits.
Ensure all files are GDPR-compliant and build ethical best practices across sites.
Team Work with the site Director and SLT to build a strong HR function, managing a HR Advisor, Administrator and Receptionist.
Participate in leadership meetings and ensure alignment with company values.
Required Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:
CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent qualification/ experience).
Significant experience in HR within manufacturing (food industry or other FMCG preferred but not essential).
Strong understanding of employment legislation and proven ability to manage employee relations cases.
A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to challenge the status quo and generate new ideas.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build relationships at all levels.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Benefits:
Annual bonus plan - 10% of salary Begin with 23 days of annual leave, progressively increasing by an extra day each year until you reach 25 days, in addition to public holidays.
Employee Assistance Programme Company Pension Plan (1.5%) Charity fundraising and team events, from BBQs to Yoga and beyond Receive one extra paid day off for charity or community work.
Death In Service Benefit:
After completing probation, avail of the Death in Service benefit.
Maternity Leave:
Benefit from 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year of service.
Employee Values Awards:
Be recognized and celebrated for embodying our values.
Referral Bonus Vouchers:
Earn bonuses for referring outstanding talent.
Training and Development opportunities for professional growth such as support with CIPD membership fee's/ training or other specialist courses.
Free Parking Be part of our ongoing commitment to our sustainability strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and our planet.
About Us:
Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally.
Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.
Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations.
Ourexpertisespans the manufacturing of a diverse range of snacks and chocolates, with multiple facilities and offices strategically positioned throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinnessand Budweiser As the UK & Irish division of Zertus Gmb H, headquartered in Hamburg and boasting a workforce of over 2000 employees across Europe, we are part of a dynamic and expansive global network.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process as follows:# Telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Manager (if you are selected based upon your CV application) One online interview with set questions One on-site interview with office and factory tour Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview.
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Skills:
HR Management Employment Law Employee Relations Compliance Management Benefits:
Bonus Employee Assistance programme Free parking