Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Limerick
Supported By: External HR and Employee Relations Consultancy
About Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI)
Greyhound Racing Ireland (Rásaíocht Con Éireann RCÉ) is the semi-state body responsible for managing, regulating, and promoting the greyhound racing industry in Ireland. With oversight of 14 licensed stadia including nine under direct operation. GRI plays a key role in both national sporting life and the broader rural economy. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation during a period of transformation and growth.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and people-focused HR Manager to join our team in Limerick. This newly created position provides an exciting opportunity to support delivering best-in-class people practices across a well-known and respected sporting organisation. The role is supported by expert external providers who will guide employee relations and compliance, allowing you to focus on operational HR, employee engagement, and developing internal HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, planning, and implementation of organisational development initiatives, including policies, programmes, and procedures that align with GRI’s strategic goals.
- Assist in the delivery of change management initiatives, offering recommendations to enhance existing programmes and practices.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of departmental training requirements, including induction programmes, co-operative placements, work experience initiatives, and the creation of training materials.
- Provide confidential support on employee relations matters and act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and managers across the organisation.
- Collaborate with the payroll team by maintaining and updating accurate employee records, such as leave of absence, sick days, starters/leavers, and work schedules.
- Maintain communication with external providers (pension, insurance, eyecare) as the internal point of contact, and process employee benefit applications, including the Bike to Work scheme, Educational Assistance, Maternity Benefit, and Illness Benefit.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes to ensure a seamless and positive experience for new hires.
- Organise and maintain personnel files, ensure HR databases are up to date, and manage systems related to sick leave, maternity leave, fuel card allocation, allowances, and toll (eflow) tracking.
- Assist in daily operations, HR reporting, and administrative functions, including the creation and management of purchase orders.
- Coordinate the roll-out and compliance of HR policies and processes, supported by external consultants, and monitor probation, performance reviews, and training requirements across sites.
- Contribute to employee engagement through the creation and distribution of the internal newsletter and intranet updates, as well as supporting the planning and facilitation of in-house events.
- Provide day-to-day HR support to line managers, escalating complex issues to external experts when necessary.
- Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects GRI’s core values.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience & Skills
- 4+ years' experience in a generalist HR role or equivalent administrative HR experience.
- Working knowledge of Irish employment legislation (with willingness to develop further).
- Experience working in a multi-site or operationally diverse environment is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and confidentially.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and approachable team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
- A self-starter with a desire to grow and develop a career in HR.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping build processes from the ground up.
- Passionate about supporting people and improving workplace culture.
Personal Attributes
Why Join GRI?
- Be part of a highly respected national sporting brand with a community-first ethos.
- Help shape and embed modern HR practices across a unique, high-profile industry.
- Enjoy flexible working, continuous professional development, and external support as your HR career grows.