Group Human Resources Manager

I’m working with a well-established, family-led organisation in the construction/building materials sector who are hiring a Group HR Manager as part of an exciting growth phase.

This is a brand new role, created to bring structure and leadership to HR as the business scales from approx. 75 employees today to c.130 over the next 12 months.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships across operational teams and leadership, and bringing practical, hands‑on HR support in a fast‑moving environment. This role will be based fully onsite.

Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will act as the primary HR lead across the group, supporting multiple sites and a largely operational workforce.

Key focus areas will include:

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• Leading day‑to‑day HR operations across the business
  
• Managing employee relations and providing practical HR guidance
  
• Supporting recruitment aligned with growth plans
  
• Bringing structure to HR policies, processes and compliance
  
• Supporting payroll process improvements
  
• Driving training & development initiatives
  
• Building a more consistent, proactive HR framework
  

This is initially a highly operational, hands‑on role, with scope to evolve strategically as the business continues to grow. xcfaprz

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• Approx. 10+ years HR experience
  
• Strong operational generalist background
  
• Confident working as a sole HR lead
  
• Comfortable engaging directly with senior leadershipPractical, down‑to‑earth and solutions focussed
  
• Experience within an SME or family‑led business environment would be ideal
  

(Industry experience in construction / manufacturing is beneficial but not essential — personality and fit are key.)

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• Family‑owned and family‑led business
  
• Relaxed, supportive culture
  
• Majority operational/general operative workforce
  
• Opportunity to genuinely shape and build the HR function
  

Waterford - fully onsite

If you’re someone who likes ownership, enjoys building structure, and wants to be part of a growing business where you can make a real impact — please contact me