HR Manager

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is a leading Irish engineering consultancy with c.115 staff across our offices in Cork, Dublin and Carlow. We deliver projects in Ireland and internationally across Sustainable Infrastructure, Energy, Planning, Circular Economy and Environment. Our expertise enables us to provide a comprehensive range of services to both public and private sector clients.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly approachable HR Manager to join our Cork office.

This is a key leadership role within FT, responsible for driving our people strategy and fostering a positive, high performance culture across the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to both employees and senior leadership, combining strong technical HR expertise with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, hands on approach.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Leadership

• Act as a strategic business partner, supporting the development and delivery of FT's people strategy in line with business objectives
• Provide trusted, professional advice to senior leadership on all HR matters
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems and practices
• Promote and embed FT's values, culture and commitment to inclusion and wellbeing

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as an accessible, approachable and trusted point of contact for employees at all levels
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across teams and offices
• Lead and manage employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
• Develop and deliver engagement initiatives that support a positive and inclusive working environment

Talent, Performance & Development

• Lead the full talent lifecycle including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, development and succession planning
• Support and drive the performance management process across the business
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on people management best practice
• Support career development and progression initiatives across FT

HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure all HR policies, procedures and documentation are maintained and compliant with relevant legislation
• Manage the annual remuneration review process, including salary benchmarking and benefits
• Produce high-quality monthly and ad hoc HR metrics and reporting
• Maintain accurate and well structured HR systems and records for new and existing employees

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Human Resources or a related discipline
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIPD)
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience, including experience supporting senior leadership
• Experience operating across a broad HR remit in a multi site organisation
• Highly approachable with strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and planning ability, with excellent attention to detail
• Trusted communicator, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
• Proactive, solutions focused and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical capability with a structured and methodical approach
• Experience in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and employee wellbeing initiatives is highly desirable

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

• Continuous Professional Development
  • Resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • 5 CPD learning days per year; FT recognised through the CPD Accredited Employer standard
• Employee Experience
  • Clear career paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement
  • Opportunities to get involved in climate action, sustainability, fundraising and volunteering
  • Sports and social events throughout the year
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Committed to inclusive and diverse practices; accredited for inclusive and diverse practices
• Family Benefits
  • Leave for important personal milestones such as marriage, house purchase and flexible parental leave
  • Compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed
  • Recognition with gifts for celebrations such as marriage and new baby
• Work Life Balance
  • Flexible working options: early weekend starts, hot desking, hybrid working, flexi start system
  • 22-27 days annual leave plus 4 company days per year

FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet personal and family health needs. Employees in the Dublin office can enjoy a complimentary gym membership; all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from an in house mental health first aid team.