Human Resources Manager

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland (Office-based)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent – Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits Package:

• Private Health Insurance (employee, partner, and children up to age 25) after 9-month qualifying period.
• Death in Service Life Insurance after the qualifying period.
• 30 Days’ Paid Holiday per annum.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment in a growing international business.

About Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS Ltd):

EPAS Ltd is a global leader in sustainable Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) management and food waste solutions. Our award-winning products support environmental compliance, operational efficiency, and circular economy initiatives across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with UK employment law and company objectives.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing practical and professional guidance.
• Support managers with employee relations issues including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes.

Recruitment & Talent Development

• Lead recruitment activities across the business, working with hiring managers to define role requirements and attract suitable candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, offers, contracts, and onboarding processes.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning aligned with company growth.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate internal and external training programmes.

Compliance & HR Governance

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support compliance with ISO standards and audits where HR documentation and training records are required.
• Monitor changes in employment law and recommend updates to company policies and practices.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration

• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage employee benefits administration including private health insurance, life insurance, and pensions.
• Support annual salary reviews, bonus schemes, and commission structures in coordination with management.
• Oversee HR reporting, metrics, and people data to support management decision-making.

Workplace Culture & Process Improvement

• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with EPAS values and business objectives.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.
• Advise leadership on organisational development and people strategy as the company expands internationally.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist, preferably within a growing or international organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations cases with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior management and operational teams.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above).
• Experience supporting multi-site or international teams.
• Exposure to ISO standards or regulated environments.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications, or email it to hr@epas-ltd.com with the subject line:

“Human Resource Manager Application – [Your Name]”