Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Production
Overview:
An established manufacturing business in the Dungannon area is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead site HR operations and support its diverse workforce. This role will play a key part in shaping the site’s culture, supporting managers, and driving effective people strategies that align with business goals.
The business operates in a fast-paced production environment with a blend of permanent, temporary, and seasonal staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the HR function across the site, acting as the go-to person for all HR matters.
- Guide managers on employee relations, performance, and engagement.
- Support workforce planning and recruitment, particularly for seasonal and temporary labour.
- Build and sustain a positive, inclusive culture that supports staff wellbeing and retention.
- Oversee employee relations processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and investigations.
- Ensure HR practices comply with legal and company requirements.
- Produce HR reports, metrics, and insight to inform leadership decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR systems and processes.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
- Confident working with a multicultural workforce, including foreign nationals.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive, hands-on, and able to operate independently.
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred.
