Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Dublin, Ireland. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational effectiveness, and fostering a positive work environment.

.How You’ll Make an Impact

• Foster a positive working environment by providing expert guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach
• . Manage ER cases—including absenteeism, grievances, and disciplinary matters—with professionalism, discretion, and in alignment with company policies and best practice standards.
• You will be assigned your portfolio of stakeholders and will partner with them effectively to achieve company, HR, and employee best outcomes

Performance Management

• Lead the performance appraisal cycle, holding coaching sessions with managers and ensuring the process aligns with the organisation’s goals and values
• Advise and support managers with performance-related matters, ensuring that a customer-focused approach is at the heart of everything we do

Talent Management

• Partner with senior leaders to identify high-potential talent and succession opportunities. Coach and empower managers to create tailored development plans for their team members
• Contribute to effective workforce planning to support long-term organisational success

Policy Implementation

• Maintain and update HR policies and ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal procedures

Compensation & Reward

• Support the HR Director in managing the annual reward cycle, including promotions, bonus payments, and salary reviews.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers to ensure the delivery of a competitive reward offering

HR Project & Data

• Lead and contribute to key HR initiatives as required. Support the HR Director with the implementation of the People and Culture strategy
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic HR decisions and continuous improvement
• Work with relevant stakeholders to design and enhance HR policies and procedures that drive a high-performance culture and align with regulatory requirements and company values

QualificationsExpertise & Experience Required

• Proven experience in HR generalist and HR business partnering. (Min 4 years).
• Must have Irish Employment Law and employee relations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations practices, employment law, and case management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Track record of working closely with senior leaders and coaching managers at all levels,
• Skilled in managing the full performance management cycle, including coaching managers and aligning goals to business objectives.
• Familiarity with compensation and reward frameworks, including pay review cycles, bonuses, data management within Excel, and third-party vendor management.
• Ability to translate HR data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Previous experience in a regulated financial services industry is desirable.
• Relevant third-level qualification (Business, HR) is desirable, including CIPD membership.