HR Business Partner

Kingspan Data Solutions is a global business that is steeped in history and continues to be at the cutting edge of design manufactured engineering. Having had deep roots in commercial office industry manufacturing through the supply and installation of raised access floors for large scale high end office projects, the business has accelerated in recent years since the acquisition of the Tate brand in early 2000.

Since then, Kingspan Data Solutions has continued to acquire additional businesses in regions across the globe including the US, Europe, Middle East and APAC and has developed a strong foothold in the data center industry. As a member of the Kingspan Group PLC, a global business specialising in solutions for the built environment with revenues of $9bn, Kingspan Data Solutions combines expert and sustainable product development across flooring, ceilings, airflow and cooling systems to deliver tailored data centre solutions.

As part of our mission to accelerate a net zero emissions future with the wellbeing of people and the planet at its heart, we seek to empower our communities by giving access to work, training and skills through employment with us. Our People Passionate Strategy focusses on developing our inclusive culture to enable our people to do their best work together as well as to grow and transform themselves and the built environment sustainably, underpinned by ethics and integrity. The division has grown from strength to strength and is on track to deliver revenues in excess of €650m in 2025 with a global team of over 1,500 employees and growing!

About the role:

The HR Business Partner role will work as part of the leadership teams in our key European data center businesses to provide generalist HR expertise in areas such as HR best practice, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement and organisational development. Working within our growing HR team, the HR Business Partner role will play a key role in embedding our People Passionate Strategy as well as facilitating further sustainable growth across our European data center businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement and organisational development.
• Partner with leadership teams as a trusted HR advisor, delivering guidance and insights that drive organisational effectiveness and business performance.
• Implement the People Passionate strategy and key HR initiatives across the business in line with European and Group priorities.
• Lead recruitment activity, managing external providers and building talent pipelines to attract and retain high-calibre talent.
• Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition and development initiatives, using people data and survey feedback to enhance the employee experience.
• Lead annual HR processes including performance reviews, objective setting, compensation reviews, talent management and succession planning.
• Manage HR reporting, people metrics and HRIS data integrity, providing accurate insights to support decision-making and compliance.

Experience:

• Proven HR Business Partner experience within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment.
• Credible partner with the ability to influence, coach and challenge leaders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of employment law and employee relations, delivering pragmatic, business-focused solutions.
• Experience driving organisational growth through talent management, succession planning and workforce planning.
• Commercially minded, using people data and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Track record of leading change, embedding people initiatives and driving business performance.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
• Flexible to travel across European sites to build partnerships and support business priorities.

Kingspan Data Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences

Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.