Human Resources Manager

griffdon; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to manage HR operations and payroll across Ireland and Europe. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in HR management and knowledge of the construction industry, especially in the electrical sector. The role involves supporting a mobile workforce, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with Irish and European employment laws. This permanent position offers career growth and is based in either Ballaghaderreen or Trim, County Roscommon or Meath.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive professional team environment

Permanent long-term role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR and payroll management.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry, ideally in the electrical sector.
• Experience supporting a mobile or distributed workforce across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll queries.
• Oversee all HR functions including onboarding and employee relations.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Support project teams with workforce planning.
• Coordinate training and certifications.
• Liaise with site managers and engineering teams.
• Lead continuous improvement in HR processes.

Skills

HR and payroll management

Construction industry knowledge

Mobile or distributed workforce support

Knowledge of Irish and European employment law

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with HR/Payroll software

Job description

Location: Ballaghaderreen or Trim Office

Company: Griffdon Engineering Ltd

Industry: Electrical & Construction

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Griffdon Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can support employees working across Ireland and throughout Europe. You will be responsible for managing HR operations, handling payroll queries, and ensuring strong compliance across the European countries in which we operate. Knowledge of the construction industry — particularly the electrical sector — is essential.

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll queries from employees working across Ireland and Europe
• Oversee all HR functions, including onboarding, contracts, employee relations, and liaising with our external compliance partners.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records, and ensure GDPR compliance
• Support project teams with workforce planning and HR needs
• Coordinate training, certifications, and construction-industry requirements
• Liaise with site managers, electricians, and engineering teams across multiple locations
• Lead continuous improvement in HR processes and policies

📌 Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in HR and payroll management
• Strong understanding of the construction industry, ideally the electrical sector
• Experience supporting a mobile or distributed workforce across multiple regions
• Knowledge of Irish employment law and European employment law
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with employees at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational skills
• Proficiency with HR/Payroll software systems

💼 What We Offer

• Permanent, long-term role in a well-established engineering company
• Opportunities for career growth
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Work from either Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon or Trim, County Meath office

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CV and cover letter to [e-mail]