Human Resources Manager

Location

Tullamore, County Offaly

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced HR leader, ideally within manufacturing FMCG.
• Skilled across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and learning & development.
• Strong Knowledgeable in employment law and compliance in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• An excellent communicator and trusted advisor, skilled at fostering collaboration, managing change, and creating a positive, transparent dialogue across the organisation.
• Highly organised, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Collaborative but confident working independently, with a proactive, people-first approach.
• Passionate about creating positive workplace cultures that drive engagement and performance.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

IE

Why Sofina Foods?

• A pivotal leadership role at the heart of both factory and retail operations.
• The opportunity to influence culture, shape talent, and make a visible impact on people and performance.
• A diverse remit covering both site and multi-site retail operations.
• A values-driven business where people and ambition are at the core of success.
• Clear opportunities to develop further within Sofina Foods’ HR and leadership structure.

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Schedule

Monday to Friday

Additional Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Discounted or Free Food

Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the Tullamore Site Leadership Team, providing strategic HR leadership and expert counsel across factory and retail operations, aligning people priorities with business goals.
• Lead all aspects of employee relations with professionalism and integrity, ensuring fair, consistent, and commercially sound management of complex grievance, disciplinary, and performance matters.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop great people.
• Oversee the site’s training and development function, ensuring learning initiatives and succession planning are aligned to business needs and enable teams and future leaders to thrive.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, health & safety, and HR policies in both ROI and NI.
• Partner with managers and leaders to design and deliver engagement, wellbeing, and cultural programmes that strengthen Sofina Foods’ reputation as an employer of choice.
• Provide strategic insights through data-driven HR reporting, translating people metrics into actionable recommendations that improve business outcomes.
• Oversee the site’s training and development function, ensuring learning initiatives and succession planning are aligned to business needs and enable teams and future leaders to thrive.

Summary

A Key Leadership Role in Driving People, Culture, and Performance