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Mgr, Human Resources

Magna International.com

Office

ROYAL OAK ROAD,CARLOW,BAGENALSTOWN,IE, Ireland

Full Time

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What We Offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensures compliance to the Magna Employee’s Charter. Protects the interests of the employees and the Company in accordance with Company policies, Employee’s Charter Principles and applicable employment laws and regulations.
  • Develops, maintains, and continuously improves the effectiveness of Human Resource programs, policies and procedures, employee relations, staffing/retention/motivation, employee orientation, training and development, communications, organizational development and change, and succession planning.
  • Formulates short- and long-term strategic plans and goals for compensation, benefit programs, based on expected changes in market and organizational business needs. Oversees salary and benefit administration ensuring all plans are competitive and equitable.
  • Partners with leaders to build talent capability through career experiences, development opportunities and robust plans, training, and mentoring engagements.
  • Oversees the recruitment and training and development programs, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Facilitates the implementation, adoption, and use of the Company’s HRIS.
  • Administer personnel policies and practices. Directs the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and practices. Conducts regular reviews of all personnel policies, programs, and practices to keep the Company compliant with current practices and informed of new developments and pending and new laws and regulations.
  • Trains managers in Magna HR Programs, progressive discipline, conducting performance reviews, etc.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations for managers and associates on a variety of HR-related topics.
  • Analyses trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
  • Provides management guidance in matters of employee development, performance management, and corrective action.
  • Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of information as required by law or other departments in the organization. Maintains record keeping practices as appropriate and related to topics such as salary and benefit plan administration, personnel transactions, and employee statistics. Ensures the proper maintenance of employment files.
  • Establishes and oversees programs and procedures to maintain/improve employee morale and productivity. Provides guidance, counsel, and problem-solving support to Managers and individuals for human resource/employee relations issues.
  • Manages Immigration and Global Mobility matters in conjunction with Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility.
  • Leads the talent review process and succession planning for the team.
  • Manages Employee Opinion Survey Action Plan development/focus group activities that support continuous improvement of employee experience.
  • Conducts all responsibilities in a professional and confidential manner with neutrality and fairness.
  • Acts as an avenue in the Open-Door Process.
  • Supports various employee engagement committees (Magna in Action, Magna Employee Engagement Committee, Wellness Committee, Safety Committee).
  • Plans, leads, and presents HR updates to employees at employee meetings.
  • Takes on any special projects as assigned by management.
  • Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources OR professional qualification in Human Resources.
  • Demonstrable experience in a HR management/leadership role with proven ability to lead a team.
  • Previous experience in staffing, training and development, HR programs/policy development, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and management consultation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
  • Excellent decision-making capabilities when under pressure.
  • Ability to set a positive example. 
  • Demonstrates accountability and proficiency in problem solving to root cause.
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing business is desirable.
  • Previous experience of using Workday would be desirable.

Additional Information:

  • Full-time, permanent position.
  • This is a Monday to Friday role, but flexibility to support the operation which includes shift work will be required.
  • Travel maybe required.
  • Magna offers training and career development opportunities to support long-term career growth.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Mgr, Human Resources

Office

ROYAL OAK ROAD,CARLOW,BAGENALSTOWN,IE, Ireland

Full Time

October 16, 2025

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