HR Business Partner

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic and operational HR support across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing employee relations, supporting workforce planning, overseeing HR processes and ensuring the smooth delivery of ongoing people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders, managers and employees, providing guidance on a broad range of people-related matters.
• Independently manage employee relations cases, including performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances and absence management.
• Support performance management processes, including objective setting, employee reviews and performance evaluations.
• Partner with management on workforce planning, organisational development and structural changes.
• Provide recruitment and talent acquisition support, working closely with hiring managers and external recruitment partners.
• Coach and advise line managers on HR policies, employee relations and people management best practices.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, helping to improve workplace culture and employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records, prepare reports and analyse workforce data to support business decisions.
• Ensure HR practices and procedures comply with Irish employment legislation and internal policies.
• Manage and support payroll administration and processing for employees in Ireland.
• Assist with HR information system improvements, upgrades or potential platform migrations.
• Take ownership of ongoing HR projects and initiatives, ensuring continuity and successful delivery throughout the contract.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or multi-site environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and processing.
• Familiarity with HR information systems, including system implementation, upgrades or migration projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working directly with senior leadership and advising managers at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR qualification would be desirable.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a varied and influential role within an established organisation.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, close collaboration with senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to both operational HR activities and wider business initiatives.