People Partner

ABOUT US

At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.

We serves as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.

Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

About the job

Are you looking for a hands-on HR role where you can be close to the business, support managers, and make a real impact on the employee experience?

Then this People Partner role at our Galway site could be a great fit 👇

As our People Partner, you will be the go-to HR contact for managers and employees on site. You will support day-to-day HR topics, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, HR operations, and people projects.

You will work under the responsibility of closely with the Global HR Manager while taking ownership of local HR delivery. This means being practical, approachable, organised, and ready to jump in where needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, building trust, and making HR feel simple, useful, and human.

🔎 What you’ll do

In your day-to-day role, you will:

• Be the main HR point of contact for managers and employees at our Galway site.
• Support managers with practical advice on people topics, including performance, development, engagement, employee relations, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Manage employee relations cases with fairness, confidence, and good judgement.
• Partner with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard great talent across different teams.
• Help create a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new joiners.
• Keep HR operations running smoothly, including employee data, payroll inputs, HR documentation, and people processes.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with Irish employment legislation, internal policies, and TOPPAN Security standards.
• Support organisational change, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bring ideas, energy, and a hands-on mindset to help make the Galway site a great place to work.

✨ About you

• You enjoy working with people, solving problems, and supporting managers in a practical and positive way.
• You know how to build trust, listen carefully, and give clear advice. You can balance empathy with accountability, stay calm under pressure, and handle sensitive topics with professionalism and discretion.
• You like variety, enjoy being close to the action, and feel comfortable handling many different topics at the same time.moving between employee relations, recruitment, payroll inputs, HR administration, projects, and manager support.
• Most importantly, you enjoy being part of a team. You bring curiosity, positive energy, and the desire to grow while helping others grow too.

What we’re looking for

You will ideally bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations and case management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, operational, or blue-collar environment.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail.
• A pragmatic, confidential, and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence working with managers and employees at different levels.

Nice to have:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site organisations.
• Experience with HRIS tools or people analytics.
• Experience working with senior operational leaders.
• Exposure to workforce planning, change management, or HR projects.

💡 What you’ll bring

• Sound judgement and integrity.
• A people-first mindset.
• A calm and confident approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• A practical way of solving problems.
• The ability to stay organised when priorities move fast.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and positive energy.
• A hands-on attitude: no task is too big or too small.

Additional information

• The role is based at our Galway site.
• Occasional travel, including international travel, may be required.
• You must have, or be able to obtain, a valid passport.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the country where you are hired.
• Compliance with TOPPAN Security policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems is part of the role.

Ready to take the next step?

Join an international team where collaboration, trust, and good energy make a real difference.

We’d love to hear from you !

TOPPAN Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.