Job description
HR Operations Manager
About the Role
Matrix Recruitment is working exclusively with our valued client, Panelto Foods in Co. Longford, to recruit an experienced HR Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with a fast-growing, world-class bakery in Longford, supporting a high-volume, dynamic manufacturing environment.
You’ll act as a key business partner to Operations, ensuring workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management are aligned with production demands and business goals. This role is perfect for an HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced setting and wants to make a tangible impact. This role reports into the Head of HR.
What You’ll Do
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and consent. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. In the interest of protecting your data and informing you of your rights we will notify you should we retain your information by issuing an acknowledgement email and a request for consent where not already expressly given. We Value Your Trust.
About the Role
Matrix Recruitment is working exclusively with our valued client, Panelto Foods in Co. Longford, to recruit an experienced HR Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with a fast-growing, world-class bakery in Longford, supporting a high-volume, dynamic manufacturing environment.
You’ll act as a key business partner to Operations, ensuring workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management are aligned with production demands and business goals. This role is perfect for an HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced setting and wants to make a tangible impact. This role reports into the Head of HR.
What You’ll Do
- Provide proactive HR support to the Operations leadership team.
- Lead end-to-end HR activities: recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, absence management, and engagement.
- Support shift planning and resourcing to meet production peaks.
- Implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices in line with Irish employment law.
- Champion performance management, coaching managers to drive accountability and results.
- Deliver learning and development initiatives to enhance operational skills and leadership capability.
- Track HR metrics to inform operational decisions and drive improvements.
- Support change management initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline; CIPD desirable.
- 3+ years’ experience in a senior HR role, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
- Strong HR business partnering skills, balancing strategic insight with practical delivery.
- Knowledge of Irish employment law and HR metrics.
- Resilient, hands-on, data-driven, and excellent at influencing across all levels.
- Experienced in driving engagement, leading change, and supporting operational excellence.
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and consent. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. In the interest of protecting your data and informing you of your rights we will notify you should we retain your information by issuing an acknowledgement email and a request for consent where not already expressly given. We Value Your Trust.
