Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

We are pleased to collaborate with a prominent organisation to recruit a seasoned HR Business Partner for their senior People function based in Dublin. This role represents a significant opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives on working closely with business units, influencing senior executives, and transforming organizational priorities into actionable and commercially viable people strategies. A background in manufacturing is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment between people strategies and broader business goals.
• Provide coaching and advisory support on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and team dynamics.
• Assist in workforce planning, talent mapping, and succession planning activities.
• Drive and support change management, organizational design, and transformation projects.
• Partner with business units on performance management, talent growth, capability enhancement, and employee retention.
• Offer expert counsel on complex employee relations issues.
• Promote a culture that is positive, inclusive, and focused on high performance.
• Leverage people analytics and data insights to detect trends and influence strategic decisions.
• Guide leaders and teams through periods of organizational change and growth.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies in compliance with employment laws and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• At least five years of experience in HR Business Partnering or a strategic HR role.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to grasp broader business objectives.
• Proven ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Irish employment legislation and employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in talent management, performance evaluation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Robust analytical capabilities with confidence in using data to drive decisions.
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related fields.
• Professional CIPD qualification is desirable.

Additional Information

This opportunity transcends routine HR functions; it allows for authentic strategic business partnering by engaging directly with senior leadership and influencing the people agenda amid ongoing growth and transformation. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary package inclusive of bonus, pension, and other benefits.