HR Business Partner

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Business Partner to join our HR team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing expert guidance on all aspects of employee relations, HR policies, and employment law. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice, while driving initiatives that support engagement, performance, and a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with managers and senior leaders to provide strategic HR support and guidance

Lead and advise on complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, investigations, etc.)

Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly across the organisation

Support organisational change initiatives, including restructuring and workforce planning

Work with leaders to identify and address training, development, and succession planning needs

Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to building a high-performance culture

Provide coaching and support to managers to strengthen people management capability

Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to support data-driven decision making

Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver on projects, policies, and compliance requirements

Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and industry best practice

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR role

Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice

Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism

Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

HR qualification or related degree (CIPD accreditation is desirable)

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Company pension & healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Performance-based rewards & salary reviews

Additional annual leave days with service

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities