Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join an established HR team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a proven ability to partner with managers, influence stakeholders and deliver effective people solutions.

Working closely with senior management and people managers, you will provide expert HR advice, support organisational change and contribute to the delivery of best-practice people management across the organisation.

12-Month Contract | Dublin | Hybrid Working | 35 hour week | Flex time | 30 days AL

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and people managers to deliver HR solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Advise managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR adviser across the business.
• Support organisational change initiatives and the implementation of HR policies and programmes.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and other complex employee cases.
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver a consistent and effective HR service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes and practices.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Support employee engagement and wider people initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least five years’ relevant HR experience, including strong HR business partnering experience.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers on complex people matters.
• Sound knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change and implementing HR initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and preparing HR reports.

A relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline is required. A CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Public sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Please contact Leonie Gleeson l.gleeson@brightwater.ie for a confidential discussion