Recruitment Specialist

The Kepak Group is seeking a skilled Human Resources professional to cover our manufacturing facility in Cavan. We are an Irish company and one of Europe's leading meat processors, employing around 5000 people. Our group has 14 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value-added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets.

This role will work closely with key stakeholders within the business to provide HR expertise and support in all areas of the employee lifecycle. You will support the ongoing development of the HR function within a production-driven environment while contributing to major change projects across the site.

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and become a trusted advisor to positively influence approaches and behaviors in line with site/company standards and best practice, escalating any complex queries to the HR manager as necessary.
• Proactively work to build people management capability across the site management team to enable line managers and Supervisors to handle people issues confidently and autonomously.
• Manage Employee Relations cases end-to-end including investigation, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working, absence, and performance management, coaching line managers/supervisors and providing pragmatic advice throughout the process.
• Produce weekly and monthly HR metrics, providing commentary and insight, and use them to inform and drive improvements across the business.
• Undertake weekly/monthly/annual checks on absence triggers, probation reviews, length of service awards, etc.
• Lead on assigned ad-hoc projects as required, including data gathering, research, and analysis.
• Assist in the review and update of Company/Site Policies and Procedures, keeping up to date on current employment law and legislative changes which may impact the business.
• Support the Recruiter as required with recruitment activities including utilizing the recruitment system, including advertising, responding to applications, scheduling interviews/block tests, and being a member of the interview panel.
• Act as the first point of contact for general HR queries, proactively managing HR mailbox on a day-to-day basis.
• Actively monitor daily attendance, contacting unregistered absent employees, engaging with agencies, carrying out sickness absence reviews with managers, highlighting and escalating at relevant trigger points in accordance with the Company's Attendance Policy.

A Human Resources or equivalent third-level qualification - a CIPD Qualified is preferred. A minimum of 6 months' experience working in a HR role ideally within a production or manufacturing environment. Passionate about delivering a proactive, operationally focused, and value-add HR service to the business. Communicates well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels. Ability to manage own workload effectively. Relationship builder with influencing skills. Strong IT skills in HRIS and Office packages (particularly Word, SharePoint, Excel). Strong team player.

Company Pension. Further Education support - clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities. Employee Discount Platform - access to significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to the organization. Bike to Work Scheme - purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax. Long Service Awards - recognize, acknowledge, and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees. GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all colleagues and their families.