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BD

HR Manager – Manufacturing Site (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) | Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Salary:  95 200 € – 145 150 € per annum
Location:  Enniscorthy, Ireland
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.
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Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

At BD, one of the world's leading global medical technology companies, we are committed to advancing the world of health™. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Human Resources Manager to join our Enniscorthy manufacturing site on a fixed-term assignment of approximately 12 months, starting in December, to cover a maternity leave.

This is a high-impact site HR leadership role requiring a seasoned HR professional with significant, hands-on HR leadership experience gained directly within a manufacturing or production site environment.

Previous experience supporting an onsite manufacturing workforce is essential for this position.

Experience within MedTech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, automotive, FMCG, or similarly complex industrial environments would be highly relevant.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Employee Relations, employment law, and strategic HR business partnering, ideally within complex international matrix organizations. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will lead key people initiatives, support a workforce of over 400 employees, and drive organizational

effectiveness, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Strategic HR Partnership

  • Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders on all people-related matters.
  • Lead the execution of key HR processes including talent and succession planning, performance management, development planning, and compensation planning.
  • Identify organizational needs and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Leverage workforce data and analytics to anticipate challenges and drive informed decision-making.

Talent & Workforce Planning

  • Support workforce and organizational planning activities to ensure the site has the capabilities needed for future success.
  • Drive talent management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and positive employee relations initiatives.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
  • Support organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Leadership Coaching & Performance Management

  • Coach and develop leaders at all levels to enhance leadership effectiveness.
  • Facilitate performance and talent calibration discussions.
  • Provide guidance on performance management, development planning, and employee growth.
  • Support managers in addressing performance challenges with fairness, consistency, and compliance.

Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Champion a positive and inclusive employee experience.
  • Identify trends impacting engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Develop practical solutions to improve employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Employee Relations

  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
  • Lead inclusion and diversity initiatives at site level.
  • Partner with Legal and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
  • Support delivery and completion of mandatory training and compliance programs.

HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
  • Translate people data into actionable business insights.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and practices.
  • Contribute to broader HR projects and enterprise-wide initiatives.

What We're Looking For

  • Significant progressive HR Generalist/HR Business Partner experience gained in a manufacturing or production site environment, ideally within MedTech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, automotive, FMCG, or a similarly complex industrial setting, with experience supporting large employee populations of 400+ employees.
  • Proven experience operating within complex, international matrix organizations, partnering across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Strong expertise in Employee Relations, employment law, and complex case management.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing business decisions and driving people strategy.
  • Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams, while fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, coaching, influencing, and analytical skills, with the ability to leverage workforce data to drive informed business decisions.
  • Salary range: €100K-€120K base salary + bonus

Why Join BD?

At BD, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping leaders and employees succeed in an organization dedicated to improving healthcare worldwide. This role offers broad exposure, significant stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to both local and enterprise-wide HR initiatives.

Join us in advancing the world of health™ while helping shape an exceptional employee experience at our Enniscorthy site.

Apply today!

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

IRL Wexford - Enniscorthy

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

€95 200,00 - €145 150,00 EUR Annual

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Working at BD

4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.

A little flex time – Based on role requirements.

Company benefits

Health insurance
__ days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave
Company shutdown periods
Optional unpaid leave
Reservist leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Compassionate leave
Dental coverage
Fertility benefits
Hertility subscription
Mental health pathway
On-site wellness services
Complimentary Medical Services
Eye Care Support
Fertility treatment leave
Men’s health support
Mental health platform access
Personalised nutrition plan
Wellbeing allowance
Women’s health support
Critical Illness Insurance
Family health insurance
Gym membership
Menopause support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Private GP service
Wellbeing incentive programme
Mentoring
Coaching
Learning platform
Further education support
Study support
Professional subscriptions
Collaboration spaces
Bike parking
On-site wellness room
Secure on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site barista
Private booths
Sensory-Friendly Setup
Chill out zone
Ergonomic workstations
Meditation space
On-site catering
On-site gym
On-site shower
On-site workout classes
Adoption leave
Eldercare services
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Summer holiday childcare
Carer’s leave
Emergency leave
Pregnancy support
401K
Annual pay rises
Equity packages
Salary advance
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Income protection
Life assurance
Salary sacrifice
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Life insurance
Referral bonus
Share options
Theme park discounts
Cinema discounts
Coffee discounts
Restaurant discounts
Travel insurance
Employee recognition scheme
Career and family coaching
Death in service
Employee discounts
Sabbaticals
Sports teams
Workplace loan
Charity donation scheme
Company wide holidays/offsites
Financial advice
Relocation packages
Teambuilding days
Volunteer days
Car allowance
Company car
Employee assistance programme
Financial coaching
In house training
Neonatal leave
Physiotherapy
Will writing
Modern office
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Tax-free childcare
Women’s health leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Women’s health leave
Non-contributory pension
Religious celebration leave
Bank holiday swaps
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Company employees:

60,000+

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