Human Resources Manager in Craigavon

Within our manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland, Leprino is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support site performance through effective people practices, strong employee relations, and thoughtful partnership with operational leaders. This role plays an important part in building a supportive, inclusive environment where employees and leaders can work together to deliver consistent results.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead people practices for the Magheralin manufacturing site, aligning HR priorities with operational needs.
• Partner with the Site Operations Manager to shape and deliver a clear, practical people strategy.
• Build strong relationships with employees, leaders, and employee representatives to support open dialogue.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including complex cases and risk-sensitive situations.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new hires settle in with clarity and support.
• Support managers with probation reviews, performance conversations, and development planning.
• Coach leaders on people management, helping them build confident and capable teams.
• Work with Learning and Development to plan and deliver training that supports site capability.
• Review workforce data and trends, using insight to improve absence, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Oversee payroll inputs and reporting, working closely with Finance to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with UK data protection standards.
• Lead organisation development and change initiatives, supporting teams through transition with clear communication.
• Support ethical compliance activities, including SMETA audits and reporting requirements.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources Manager or equivalent generalist role.
• Experience working within a unionised or employee representative environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations practices.
• Experience supporting both operational and strategic HR activities within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• CIPD qualification or progress towards Chartered membership.
• Experience working as part of a senior leadership team within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with payroll coordination and HR systems reporting.
• Experience supporting ethical audits such as SMETA within a regulated industry.

At Leprino, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. We make employment decisions based on skills, experience and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. We believe we are stronger together and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at https://leprino.co.uk/join-our-team/.