HR Manager

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies operating 12 manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, US and Asia. The group has a turnover of €1.5bn and employs over 4,500 people. Our company purpose “ Meat at our heart, innovation our driver and nutrition our future ” is underpinned by our values of “ Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork” . The HR Manager will report to the HR Director. ROLE LOCATION (Hybrid): This role will cover two sites, Kepak Ballymahon, Longford and Kepak Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Our Smart Working Policy allows for 2 days working from home and 3 days site based (subject to the needs of the business). ROLE PURPOSE: To take charge of the People Agenda at our two sites and successfully execute our organizational strategy to establish Kepak as an exceptional workplace. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implement a site HR strategy that fully supports the management team in achieving its business objectives. Deliver a top-notch HR service that ensures a superior employee experience throughout the employee life cycle, from recruitment to reward and recognition. Ensure the implementation of Group policies and procedures based on best practices. Be a driving force for performance management, working closely with the management team to instill a culture of high performance and talent development at the site. Oversee the training function, ensuring that all training and development needs are met with customized plans that enhance the capabilities and performance of our workforce to support site goals. Play an integral role in the Group HR team, contributing to the development and implementation of people initiatives. Support the site management team in strategic workforce planning, identifying risks and opportunities, assessing future skills requirements, and developing solutions to achieve organizational goals. Coach and develop the site management team to strengthen their people management skills and drive productivity, engagement, and inclusivity. Lead the site HR team in delivering an exceptional HR service, while fostering professional growth and progression within the function. Provide the site management team with relevant and timely people metrics that offer valuable insights, improve communication, and drive performance. Promote the Kepak Values on site, embodying our winning ambition to create an outstanding workplace. ROLE DELIVERABLES: A site People plan aligned with business goals and the Group People strategy A site Training plan which is reflective of the needs of the business A positive culture, which is inclusive and respectful of all employees Requirements A Third Level HR Qualification or equivalent At least 3-5 years of HR experience, with a strong background in various HR generalist functions Proven experience in the food production, manufacturing, or related industry Benefits Employee benefits platform Company phone Company laptop Discounted health insurance Contributory Pension scheme Subsidised canteen Free parking Flexibility of holiday planning Permanent contract Further education support policy Study Leave Policy Smart working policy