HR Manager

Permanent | Full-Time | On-Site | Thurles, Co. Tipperary

An exciting opportunity to shape the people strategy of an ambitious, fast-growing business.

Osborne Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an innovative organisation operating within the environmental and manufacturing sector to recruit an experienced HR Manager for its site in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

With plans to grow its workforce by approximately 50% over the next three years, the business is entering an exciting period of expansion and is seeking an HR professional to lead the development of its people function.

Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, strengthening workplace culture and implementing the processes needed to support continued growth. This is a hands-on, varied role combining strategic input with day-to-day HR delivery.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: €60,000–€70,000, depending on experience.
• Location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
• Working arrangement: Full-time, fully on-site.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the HR function during a significant period of growth.
• A varied role with real influence and visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy in line with business growth plans.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, organisational development and succession planning.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee documentation.
• Lead initiatives across employee engagement, learning and development, talent management and retention.
• Manage HR operations, including payroll inputs, benefits, leave management, records and HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation, GDPR and HR best practice.
• Use HR data to inform decisions, drive improvements and support organisational change.
• Manage external HR providers and contribute to HR budget management.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or comparable HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, performance management and HR policy development.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and advising managers.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on HR delivery.
• A relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience; CIPD qualification or membership is advantageous.

Above all, you will be passionate about developing people, building a positive workplace culture and helping an ambitious business achieve its growth objectives.

Interested in hearing more?

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Maisie on 049 438 5001 or email your CV to maisie.doyle@osborne.ie.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, or for other suitable opportunities that match your skills and experience, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the link provided.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, or for other suitable opportunities that match your skills and experience, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the link provided.

Please note, applicants must be living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit. Unfortunately, we will not be in a position to assist with your job search if you do not hold a valid work permit.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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