HR Manager

The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated HR Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. The ideal candidate will support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of company strategy and objectives. This role is crucial in nurturing a positive work environment and promoting our company values

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other Senior HR Advisor in food manufacturing Environment
• People-oriented and results-driven.
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• In-depth knowledge of Employment law and HR best practices.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• High level of flexibility needed

As our HR Manager, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the culture and success of Wonderfield in Ireland. You will:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with our wider business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor by fostering strong relationships between management and employees
• Lead recruitment and selection efforts, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
• Champion a positive and inclusive working environment where people feel valued and empowered
• Drive employee engagement, development, and retention strategies to support long-term growth
• Oversee the performance appraisal process to encourage high performance and continuous improvement
• Design and deliver impactful employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and best practices in HR management
• Collaborate on diversity and inclusion strategies to strengthen our workforce
• Provide key HR insights and metrics to support informed decision-making at leadership level

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home.
• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...