HR Administrator – Retail – Wicklow
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a HR Administrator – Retail on behalf of our client, a retail business based in County Wicklow.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a hands-on generalist role within a fast-paced retail environment, supporting store management and staff across multiple locations.
Salary: €34k – €36k + Benefits
Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters across the business
- Support store management with recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
- Oversee and ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and company procedures
- Assist in developing and delivering staff training and development initiatives
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR and data compliance
- Support the payroll team with relevant HR documentation and updates
- Work with senior leadership to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in a retail HR role or a generalist HR position within a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally in a growing retail business
- Experience supporting line managers and resolving complex HR issues
- CIPD qualification or working towards same is preferred
- Flexibility to visit multiple retail sites when required
If you are interested in this HR Administrator – Retail – Wicklow role, then please apply via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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HR Executive – Hotel – Co. Limerick
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Part-Time HR Executive on behalf of our client’s hotel in Co. Limerick.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a supportive and fast-paced hospitality environment, playing a key role in day-to-day HR operations, employee engagement, and people development.
Salary: €33k – €35k
Hours: Part-Time, 32 hours per week
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day administrative duties of the HR department
- Encourage a culture of employee engagement through effective and transparent communication, strong people management, and ad hoc initiatives to improve the working environment
- Ensure all employee queries are responded to in a timely manner
- Advise, assist, and support Heads of Department in all aspects of team management, including recruitment, training, performance management, engagement, development, and talent planning
- Manage and monitor the recruitment process end-to-end: advertising, screening, selection, onboarding
- Ensure new employees receive all documentation and training before starting, delivering a positive, informed, and professional onboarding experience
- Maintain and update employee files, ensuring compliance and progressing toward a paperless HR department
- Schedule and coordinate training programmes as required
- Support Heads of Department through disciplinary processes, ensuring fair procedure, correct separation of process, and adherence to time frames, liaising with the Group HR Manager when needed
Requirements:
- Qualification in HR Management, or currently studying towards one
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an HR role / HR department
- Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence
- Strong leadership and conflict management abilities
If you are interested in this HR Executive job opportunity in Limerick, then please apply to Cian Lynders via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Chief People Officer – West of Ireland (Galway / Mayo / Sligo Region)
Excel Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a progressive, multi-site organisation across the West of Ireland to appoint a Chief People Officer. This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, with full responsibility for shaping and leading the people strategy across Galway, Mayo, and Sligo.
This role offers a highly competitive salary of €100,000 – €110,000, a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to operate at executive level, shaping people strategy within a progressive and expanding organisation.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of €100,000 – €110,000 + Executive Package
- Executive-level role with significant influence and autonomy
- Opportunity to shape and lead people strategy across a growing, multi-site business
- Strong exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making
- Company Pension Scheme
- A business committed to culture, development, and long-term growth
- Excellent scope for progression and long-term impact
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a group-wide people strategy aligned to business objectives
- Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, influencing organisational direction and growth
- Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and succession strategy
- Drive culture, engagement, and performance across a multi-site workforce
- Oversee all HR functions including employee relations, talent, L&D, and reward
- Lead large-scale change, transformation, and growth initiatives
- Ensure best-in-class compliance, governance, and employment law practices
- Build and develop a high-performing HR team
- Drive leadership capability and embed a strong performance culture
- Use data and insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience operating at Head of HR / Group HR / CPO level within a multi-site, fast-paced environment
- Highly commercial mindset with a strong ability to align people strategy to business performance and growth
- Demonstrated success influencing at senior leadership and board level, acting as a trusted advisor
- Extensive experience leading organisational change, transformation, and culture development initiatives
- Strong track record in organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability development
- Deep expertise across employee relations, employment law, governance, and risk management
- Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing HR teams and functions
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach in complex environments
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- A visible, credible leader who can drive engagement, performance, and accountability across the organisation
If you are an experienced HR leader ready to step into a high-impact executive role where you can shape strategy, influence culture, and drive business performance, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Chief People Officer opportunity in the West of Ireland.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Retail HR Manager – Dublin North
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Retail HR Manager on behalf of our client, a retail business based in North County Dublin.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a hands-on generalist role within a fast-paced retail environment, supporting store management and staff across multiple locations.
Salary: €40k – €42k
Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters across the business
- Support store management with recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
- Oversee and ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and company procedures
- Assist in developing and delivering staff training and development initiatives
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR and data compliance
- Support the payroll team with relevant HR documentation and updates
- Work with senior leadership to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in a retail HR role or a generalist HR position within a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally in a growing retail business
- Experience supporting line managers and resolving complex HR issues
- CIPD qualification or working towards same is preferred
- Flexibility to visit multiple retail sites when required
If you are interested in this Retail HR Duty Manager role, then please apply via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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In-store HR Manager – Retail
Are you a retail manager with a background in HR management? Looking for a role that combines your passion for both fields? Excel Recruitment have the perfect job for you!
We are currently seeking an in-store HR Manager for our client’s wonderful team based in South Dublin.
Our client is one of Ireland’s leading supermarket retailers, with a brand name known in households across the country. This is a high-volume, flagship store, and they are seeking a candidate with experience managing in a high-volume environment, with a combined passion for retail and HR management.
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to join a company that offers endless opportunities for growth and career progression.
There is a fantastic salary of up to €40k DOE + excellent benefits on offer for the successful candidate
Responsibilities will include:
- Working with the recruitment team to ensure all internal vacancies are filled
- Advising management on HR issues and any changes to Irish employment law
- Keeping up to date with current Irish Employment Law and regulation changes
- Ensuring full compliance with rules and regulations
- Reporting to the HR manager with any relevant information or updates
Requirements for role:
- Experience working in HR
- Ability to build and manage relationships within the business
- In-depth knowledge of Irish employment law
- Excellent communication skills
- People-oriented and results driven
If you are interested in this job, or any other retail or HR opportunities on the Excel Recruitment website, get in touch with Dylan today on 01 871 7664 or register your CV below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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HR Manager
Excel Recruitment is recruiting a HR Manager for an ongoing temporary contract in Dublin. This candidate will have previous experience working in a busy logistics or retail environment. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a well-established Company, working in an exciting, fast paced office.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor the regulations affecting HR functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
- Providing people advice and support to stakeholders including all levels of management and employees
- Develop and utilise personal and professional networks for the purposes of recruitment and training
- Supporting in completion of the recruitment cycle from initial job application, interviewing, screening through to contract and induction stage
- Managing and overseeing the starter, leaver process and internal transfer or move of temporary, seasonal and permanent employees
- Develop initiatives and strategies to maximise staff retention
- Oversee training and development strategies to promote personal and professional growth for employees and management
- Other administrative duties as required by the business
Main Requirements
- CIPD qualified
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Very articulate and strong communicator
- Strong organisational, leadership and time management skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Must have a car as travel is required for this position
If you would like to apply for this HR Manager position, please upload an up to date CV. If you have any questions about this role, you can contact Laurence directly on 01-8717605. For similar live positions, please see the Excel Recruitment Website.
Retail HR Manager – Cork
Our client, a leading global retail chain is seeking to recruit a People & Culture Manager / HR Manager for one of their large, big box stores in Cork. This is a fantastic job opportunity for an experienced people-focused Store Manager/Senior Retail Manager with excellent experience in People and Culture or HR Management.
As People & Culture Manager you will oversee all human resource requirements within the store. Supporting the General Store Manager, you will work closely with the store leadership team, support best practices across people, service, advice, and standards, and carry out our client’s people/team strategy.
The ideal candidate for this role will come from a high-volume retail management background, excellent people leadership skills coupled with excellent relationship, influencing and communications skills.
This job opportunity offers exceptional career opportunities, culture, development, benefits, and package.
Salary package:
- €54k rising to €58k
- Pension
- 23 days holidays increasing to 25
- Sick pay
- VHI
- Store discount
- Wellness program
- 40 hour working week
Responsibilities of this job:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to all employees and management on HR-related matters including performance management, training & development, employee relations, and employee wellbeing and engagement
- Drive a positive working culture through driving well-being initiatives and improving communication channels among employees & management
- Ensure performance management systems are in place and conducted in line with company policy
- Manage on-boarding and induction processes for new employees as well as off boarding of leavers
- Update and maintain employee documentation/personnel files such as employment contracts & handbooks
- Collaborate with finance and payroll department to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the payroll cycle
- Ensure recruitment and succession plans are supported
- Ensure employee matters are resolved effectively & efficiently
- Support management team with coaching and development of employees
- Facilitate the implementation of any changes with regard to employment legislation
Skills and experience required for this job:
- Senior retail store management experience in high-volume retail
- CIPD/HR qualification
- Experience with leading large teams of 50+
- Experience working with unions is advantageous
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilient with excellent operational skills
- Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
Should you be interested in hearing more about this People & Culture Manager job opportunity, please apply to the link provided with your updated C.V or contact Aislinn 018717604.
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HR/Customer Service Manager
Have you got a HR qualification and a background in retail management? Struggling to find a job to combine your passion for both fields? Excel Recruitment has the opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a HR/Customer Service manager to join our client’s fantastic team based in Waterford.
Our client is Ireland’s largest retail group and offer fantastic opportunities to develop and progress in your career. If you are a candidate who is eager to kickstart a long-standing career with a retail giant – this is the perfect opportunity.
Our client put people at the forefront of their business, and they seek a candidate who can keep culture alive within the business. This in-store role combines both Customer Service and Human Resource management to help ensure the store is run smoothly and efficiently.
This role is perfect for a candidate who comes from a strong retail background, who has either a HR qualification or demonstrated experience dealing directly with HR.
There is a fantastic salary of up to €36k DOE + benefits on offer for the successful candidate
Who you are:
- A self-motivated retail manager
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
- A strong leader, with the ability to influence senior management
- Customer service focused, with excellent communication skills
Requirements for this job:
- Excellent people skills and a proven track record for delivering exceptional customer service
- Must have experience implementing policies and procedures
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources is desirable, but not essential
- Must have experience working in retail in a supervisor/management role
If you are interested in this opportunity, or any other HR opportunities on the Excel Recruitment website, get in touch with Dylan on 01 871 7664 or apply directly below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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HR/Customer Service Manager
Have you got a HR qualification and a background in retail management? Struggling to find a job to combine your passion for both fields? Excel Recruitment has the opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a HR/Customer Service manager to join our client’s fantastic team based in Cork.
Our client is Ireland’s largest retail group and offer fantastic opportunities to develop and progress in your career. If you are a candidate who is eager to kickstart a long-standing career with a retail giant – this is the perfect opportunity.
Our client put people at the forefront of their business, and they seek a candidate who can keep culture alive within the business. This in-store role combines both Customer Service and Human Resource management to help ensure the store is run smoothly and efficiently.
This role is perfect for a candidate who comes from a strong retail background, who has either a HR qualification or demonstrated experience dealing directly with HR.
There is a fantastic salary of up to €37k DOE + benefits on offer for the successful candidate
Who you are:
- A self-motivated retail manager
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
- A strong leader, with the ability to influence senior management
- Customer service focused, with excellent communication skills
Requirements for this job:
- Excellent people skills and a proven track record for delivering exceptional customer service
- Must have experience implementing policies and procedures
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources is desirable, but not essential
- Must have experience working in retail in a supervisor/management role
If you are interested in this opportunity, or any other HR opportunities on the Excel Recruitment website, get in touch with Dylan on 01 871 7664 or apply directly below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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Excel Recruitment has an excellent opportunity available for an experienced HR Manager with our client based in South-West County Dublin.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager with our client a leading retailer for a 12-month contract. As HR Manager you will report to the Managing Director and have a team of 2 a HR Generalist and a HR Administrator, you will be tasked with supporting the business in the devising and delivery of the strategic plan and day to day aspects of HR
Duties will include:
- Continuously foster a positive organisational culture
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategic and operational HR policies and initiatives in line with company’s strategic plan and culture.
- Collaborate with business and functional units to ensure employee training, health and safety development needs are met and support the achievement of goals and targets.
- Support and guide Senior leaders and line managers with on all aspects of people management.
- Involvement in business projects onsite and across the wider organisation, as required.
- Manage the internal HR function throughout the Network with responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the day-to-day internal HR agenda.
- Management and delivery of HR projects
- Management of all Recruitment for the network
- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies
Requirements for this position include:
- Third level qualification in HR or relevant field
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong and motivated leader who can lead by example with a results focus.
- Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- A self-starter with resilience and a passion to succeed
- Excellent influencer at all organisational levels, including the ability to develop credibility quickly with senior managers/decision makers
In Return
- Salary of 50-55KDOE
- Hybrid working options available
- Located in South-West Dublin
Should you be interested in this HR Manager position, please upload your CV to the link provided and Ciara Connolly will look after your application. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted. For more jobs, please visit the Excel Recruitment website
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