People Operations Manager
Job Description :
People Operations Manager
Dublin, Ireland
Guinness Storehouse
Full\-time, permanent
Closing date: 23rd Sept 2026
About us
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With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
About the Function
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Our Irish Brand Homes welcome millions of visitors every year, creating unforgettable experiences across the Guinness Storehouse, Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Roe \& Co Distillery and Smithwick’s Experience.
The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s leading visitor attraction, combining history, innovation and hospitality to bring the Guinness story to life. Behind every exceptional visitor experience is a passionate team of people, and our People Operations function ensures they have the support, leadership and resources they need to succeed.
About the Team
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You'll join the Visitor Experience Leadership Team, partnering closely with operational leaders, HR, Learning \& Development and agency partners. Together, you'll build high\-performing teams, strengthen leadership capability and ensure our workforce is set up to deliver world\-class experiences every day.
About the Role
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As People Operations Manager, you'll lead the people operations agenda across our Visitor Experience function. Combining workforce planning, leadership coaching and operational excellence, you'll ensure we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time while creating an environment where our teams can thrive.
Role Responsibilities
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- Lead workforce planning, rostering and labour optimisation to support operational and seasonal demand.
- Coach and develop frontline leaders, building capability in people management, performance, wellbeing and employee relations.
- Oversee recruitment coordination, agency partnerships and workforce planning to ensure an engaged and high\-performing team.
- Monitor labour budgets, workforce data and operational reporting to drive informed decision\-making and continuous improvement.
- Partner with HR, Learning \& Development and operational stakeholders to deliver consistent people processes and strengthen leadership capability.
- Drive continuous improvement across people operations, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency and an exceptional employee experience.
Experience / Skills Required
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This could be the right opportunity for you if you have:
- Experience in People Operations, workforce planning or workforce management within a fast\-paced operational environment.
- Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing managers and teams.
- Experience managing recruitment, agency partnerships and workforce planning.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, with experience managing labour budgets, reporting and operational performance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Please note: This is primarily a site\-based role, with occasional home working possible. Regular Saturday working will be required.
Flexible Working Statement
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Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Rewards \& Benefits Statement
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We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
- Contemporary work\-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Generous holiday allowance
- Lunch allowance
- Product allowance
- Competitive pension and bonus opportunities
- Career development within a global organisation
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Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Recruitment Scam Warning
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Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
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Job Posting Start Date :
2026\-09\-03
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