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HR Manager - Irish Brand Homes

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Diageo

HR Manager - Irish Brand Homes

Dublin, Ireland

Human Resources Manager-Irish Brand Homes (5A)

Location: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland

Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: October 12, 2024

About Us

Located in the heart of St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is recognised as the world's leading tourist attraction welcoming millions of visitors every year.

Since our launch in 2000, we've been on an incredible journey of growth and innovation. From our 360-degree panoramic Gravity Bar to our award-winning flagship store and the fascinating Guinness Archive, every corner is filled with immersive, sensorial guest experiences that tell our rich story.

In our inclusive culture, where we value each other and celebrate different perspectives, you'll be supported to thrive and recognized for your unique contributions, as we unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

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If this resonates with you, come join us at the Home of Guinness.

About the Role

This role covers the operational aspect of HR in Irish Brand Homes. Supporting, coaching and leading managers to enable effective management of their teams on a day to day basis. No direct line management experience is required, however will be expected to coach managers in day to day HR operational issues. Will also form part of senior management team operating across Irish Brand Homes.

The purpose of this position is to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness of all HR policies and ways of working, to proactively ensure the application of policy and procedure line manager, and to continually coach, develop and grow line managers.

You will be responsible for:
  • Upskill managers in the application of key policies and process, specifically Managing Attendance and Performance.
  • Review absence levels monthly. Reporting statistics into operational management meetings. Working with managers to reduce absence through proactive management. Ensuring Workday is updated and managed appropriately through line managers.
  • Driving and supporting managers as they manage Performance Improvement Plans through to completion.
  • Direct link into ER Ireland team. Supporting and driving ER issues through to resolution. Will often lead and manage ER cases.
  • Main connection into firstpoint, ensuring contracts and onboarding on Workday are all managed efficiently and effectively.
  • In partnership with L&D, Engagement manager, hold monthly Connect / Discussion / Consultation group sessions with representatives across IBH.
  • Holds monthly drop-in sessions for all managers on relevant HR topics and policies.
  • Work in partnership with L&D Manager ad HRBP on Annual Calendar of learning for line managers.


To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • HR manager experience with a background in retail and/or hospitality, or experience across multiple HR functions
  • Strong operational knowledge of ROI and European employment legislation
  • Ability to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels of stakeholders
  • Track record of excellent coaching and relationship building skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, complexity and leading multiple priorities at pace


Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
  • We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Contributary pension scheme
  • Annual bonus (dependent on performance)
  • Share options


Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Client-provided location(s): Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: Diageo-JR1104221
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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