This is an exciting standalone HR role with scope to make a real impact. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance, policy development, and training coordination. Based primarily in Galway, the role offers a degree of remote working (1–2 days per week) once established. You'll work closely with company directors, department managers, and site-based staff to build strong relationships and maintain a positive working environment. Your new company are a well-established and highly regarded mechanical and electrical contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. You will be joining a solid, reputable firm where your contribution truly matters, whether it be a small-scale retrofits to large multi-million-euro developments. For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephenbreaghrecruitment.com / 015314345 HR Manager Skills: Degree-qualified in HR, Business, or a related discipline Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an HR generalist or management role Thorough understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practice Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Confidence managing sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and discretion Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS systems is an advantage Experience working within Irish construction, engineering, or contracting sectors Familiarity with site-based HR issues, trades-related recruitment, and onboarding. As a HR Manager: Lead and manage end-to-end HR operations across the business Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices in line with employment legislatio Manage the recruitment lifecycle—advertising roles, screening candidates, organising interviews, and onboarding. Support line managers with employee relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures Maintain HR records, contracts, absence tracking, and holiday systems Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training needs, and health & safety compliance where relevant Ensure the smooth operation of payroll inputs (in conjunction with accounts/payroll team) Provide regular HR reporting and insights to company directors Stay up to date with employment law and industry-specific compliance requirements The Package: Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least to €55,000 plus package to include Hybrid working. Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephenbreaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345. The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates daily. Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK. INDME