Who we are

On July 1, 2025, IPL merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). Its operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants), The UK and Lommel (6 manufacturing plants) and Europe (9 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The role

The HR Operations Project Manager will play a central role in shaping and executing the evolution of the HR operating model across IPL Schoeller. This role is responsible for supporting operational HR transformation and in parallel, the role will line manage and develop the Group HR Administrator, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery of core HR administrative processes.

The organisation is evolving toward and requires support in:

· A 3-pillar HR model:

o Strategic HR Business Partnering

o Scalable Shared Services

o Centres of Excellence

· Digitised and standardised HR processes enabled by IFS Cloud

· A globally aligned reward and compliance framework

· Data-led decision making and business relevant metrics

· Regulatory readiness, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring a blend of operational HR expertise, transformation capability, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities include:

HR Operating Model Transformation

· Support implementation of the target HR operating model

· Redesign end-to-end HR processes aligned to this structure

· Support transition from fragmented, site-led activity to structured delivery

Process Standardisation & Service Design

· Define and implement standardised global HR processes

· Drive efficiency, automation, and consistency

· Embed new ways of working and deliver supporting documentation, training, SOP’s and drop-in sessions as required

Transformation Delivery (Hands-On)

· Support delivery of key initiatives including:

o Digital onboarding solution

o Global policy and contract standardisation

o Benefits alignment and harmonisation

o Reward framework implementation

HR Systems & Data Foundations

· Champion adoption and optimisation of IFS Cloud as the single source of truth in partnership with HR System Manager

· Align processes to system capability and not vice versa

· Support development of fit-for-purpose HR KPIs

· Improve data governance and integrity in conjunction with HR Data Manager

Stakeholder Integration & Change Execution

· Act as a connector across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and external partners

· Support adoption of new operating model and processes

· Drive accountability, clarity, and pace across initiatives without adding complex structures or reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience

Over five years’ experience in HR transformation, HR operations, or HR programme delivery
Proven experience in process standardisation and/or shared services environments
Demonstrated capability in managing and developing junior team members
Strong operational HR expertise, with hands-on experience beyond purely project-based roles
Systems knowledge, with experience in IFS Cloud or similar platforms considered advantageous

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!

HR Operations Project Manager

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