HR Director 12 month FTC
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Job Summary
Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4500 employees across Ireland and the UK with a turnover of 1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: the Foods Division Meat Division UK and Meat Division Ireland. Guided by our values - Responsibility Ambition Passion for Food and Teamwork - we are committed to operating as a successful sustainable future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands including Rustlers Big Als and John Stone.
HR Director - Meat Division Ireland (12 mth FTC - Maternity Leave)
Were currently seeking to recruit a strategic HR Director to become an integral part of our leadership team for a fixed-term appointment coinciding with a pivotal transformation phase within the Meat Division - Ireland. This temporary contract will span from March 2026 to April 2027 stepping in during a maternity this role you will report directly to the Group CPO while also maintaining a dotted line to the CEO of the Meat Division Ireland.
This position will play a crucial role in defining the future of our Meat Division - Ireland. As we transform our operating model enhance our leadership pipeline and instill a culture of high performance throughout our business your contributions will be this role you will lead the HR agenda across a complex multi site industrial business with a strong focus on organisational design leadership development workforce effectiveness and change execution. This is a highly visible hands on role for an HR leader with strong business judgment credibility with senior leaders and the ability to drive delivery in operational environments.
Key focus areas:
Organisational Design & Change Leadership
- Lead the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose organisational structure aligned with strategic goals.
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to assess current capabilities identify gaps and reshape teams for future growth.
- Drive change management initiatives that support cultural alignment agility and operational excellence.
Leadership Development & Talent Strategy
- Design and deliver a leadership development framework
- Coach and challenge senior leaders to enhance their effectiveness resilience and people leadership.
- Lead succession planning and talent reviews ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Strengthen performance management and leadership standards across all levels of the business.
People Strategy & HR Operations
- Lead the HR team in delivering core people processes including performance management employee relations and workforce planning.
- Provide strong leadership on employment legislation and best practice particularly in the context of Irish and EU employment law.
- Champion diversity equity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
- Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team providing insight and challenge on people-related matters.
- Build strong relationships with the leadership teams to embed HR as a true partner in delivery and performance
- Lead and shape the culture agenda reinforcing accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an HR Director or senior HR leader in a fast-paced multi-site environment - ideally within the food FMCG or hospitality sectors.
- Proven credibility with senior leaders and operational management teams with the confidence to challenge and influence at executive level.
- Demonstrated expertise in organisational design operating model transformation and leadership development.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align people strategy to business outcomes.
- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset.
- Experience managing change and ambiguity with resilience and clarity.
Travel: Some travel will be required within Ireland.
Location: We offer complete flexibility on your location allowing you to travel to our sites across Ireland.
Benefits
What can we offer you
- Hybrid Working
- Company Pension
- Bonus scheme
- Further Education support
- Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax!
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communi ... View more
