HR Officer at Quorum Search Partners in Kildare, County Kildare

HR Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join our Human Resources team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a HR professional who enjoys working across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, training, reporting, and HR administration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to all aspects of the HR function.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Support the management of grievance, disciplinary, and investigation processes.
• Promote consistent application of HR policies and employment legislation across the organisation.
• Guide managers on employee-related issues and best HR practices.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for General Operative and other vacancies, including advertising, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Work closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and attract suitable candidates.
• Deliver employee inductions and ensure all onboarding requirements are completed.
• Maintain compliance with training and onboarding standards.

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data, including new starters, leavers, absences, payroll changes, and employee updates.
• Produce professional HR correspondence, including employment confirmations and other documentation.
• Manage purchase orders and support administrative processes related to employee benefits and programmes.
• Ensure all HR records and documentation are maintained accurately and confidentially.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports, including attendance, payroll, KPI, and workforce trend analysis.
• Monitor work permits, visa renewals, and other compliance-related requirements.
• Extract and analyse HR data to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Training & Development

• Support employee training initiatives and learning and development activities.
• Work with managers to identify training requirements and track completion.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving employee engagement, performance, and development.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Review existing HR systems and processes and recommend enhancements.
• Represent the HR function at internal meetings and when liaising with external stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Food Safety

All employees are responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, hygiene, and quality. Compliance with company policies, procedures, and best practices is essential to ensure a safe working environment and the production of safe, high-quality products.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a HR Officer, HR Executive, or similar generalist HR role.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience managing recruitment processes from start to finish.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage at all levels of the business.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply now” to submit your CV to Josephine Wall for immediate review or call 01 8788240 for more information!

About Quorum Search Partners
Quorum Search Partners is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the Food Manufacturing, FMCG, and ingredients sectors. We work with Irish and international employers on permanent, interim, and executive search assignments. Our approach is practical, confidential, and built on long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

INDLS

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have a minimum 3 years' experience in a HR Officer, HR Executive, or similar generalist HR role? Please describe.
• What is your current notice period?
• Are you currently legally permitted to work in Ireland full-time for this role?

Work Location: In person