Senior Human Resources Specialist

Role Title: Senior HR Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Location: Raheen, Limerick (100% On-site)

Primary Purpose of the Role

This role manages day-to-day HR operations across three sites in Limerick. The Senior HR Specialist takes ownership of the unionised group and all personnel within BS&B Safety Systems, BS&B FlameSaf, Cadmin Ltd, BS&B Innovations Ltd, and the wider EMEA region. As the main contact for ER and IR, the candidate handles full-cycle recruitment for office and production roles and assists with global HR projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Industrial Relations (ER / IR)

• Union Relations: Lead day-to-day industrial relations and maintain productive partnerships with union representatives on the production floor.
• Dispute Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for complex ER and IR cases, providing expert counsel and conflict resolution.
• Policy Management: Continuously update, modernise, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and cultural alignment.
• Legal Counsel: Partner with the COO to manage employment law matters and mitigate legal risks.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full lifecycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles (Finance, Sales, Engineering, Operations, IT) across EMEA and global sites as requested.
• Talent Sourcing: Optimise corporate recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
• Assessment & Selection: Administer and analyse psychometric testing, generate candidate insights, and deliver data-driven hiring recommendations.
• Onboarding Programmes: Partner with hiring managers to design and execute robust induction and training pathways for new office-based professionals.

HR Systems & Analytics

• HRIS Data Integrity: Oversee data governance and system accuracy within the central HR Information System (OneAdvanced).
• Compliance: Ensure all system inputs and HR processes adhere strictly to company procedures and data protection regulations.
• Reporting: Generate and analyse regular workforce reports and HR metrics to support decision-making.

Payroll Administration & Support

• Cross-Functional Cover: Complete cross-training to provide seamless backup and execution support for all company payrolls.
• Leave Management: End-to-end management of statutory and company leaves, including Parent’s, Parental, Maternity, and Paternity leave requests.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular payroll reports and assist with year-end reconciliations.

Training & Talent Development

• Induction Design: Elevate the staff onboarding experience by creating and rolling out new induction frameworks.
• Educational Sponsorship: Administer the group's Further Education Sponsorship Programme.
• Leadership Growth: Support and facilitate management and career development pathways across the organisation.

Education & Experience

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist or Specialist role.
• Qualification: Third-level degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (CIPD qualification highly desirable).
• International Talent: Proven track record in mid-to-senior international recruitment across multiple business functions.
• Payroll Literacy: Strong foundational knowledge and practical understanding of payroll processes.

Preferred / Desirable Criteria

• Sector Experience: Prior HR experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Union Exposure: Direct experience managing ER and IR matters within a unionised workforce.
• People Management: Prior people management/supervisory experience