HR Business Partner - Republic of Ireland Experience

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Business Partner with specific experience in Irish HR legislation. This role involves building key relationships, advising on employment matters, and driving a high-performance culture. You will collaborate on talent strategies and enhance employee engagement in a flexible and inclusive work environment. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the world of work, offering stimulating challenges and career growth opportunities in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR business partner with knowledge of legislation in the Republic of Ireland.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key business relationships with stakeholders.
• Champion a high-performance culture and support managers in performance discussions.

Skills

HR Business Partner Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Acumen

Knowledge of Employment Legislation

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

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HR Business Partner - Republic of Ireland Experience, England

Client: Hays

Location: England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Human resources Business Partner - specific experience in HR matters and Legislation in the Republic of Ireland - UK based.

This role will benefit from our Hays Balanced Working agreement – and will be based in one of our London or surrounding areas offices.

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; together with over 12,000 people across 33 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

Key Result Areas:

We are looking for an individual with specific experience in HR matters and Legislation in the Republic of Ireland – although based will be in the UK

• Build and maintain key business relationships with stakeholders and the wider People team.
• Understand business challenges and opportunities to develop fit-for-purpose people plans and provide relevant advice.
• Advise leaders on employment matters, influencing management around the people agenda to maximize performance.

Performance Management & Development:

• Champion a high-performance culture through effective management of goals, reviews, and development plans.
• Support managers in performance discussions and implementing improvement plans.

Talent Management & Recruitment:

• Support onboarding and induction processes.
• Review exit data for improvements.
• Collaborate on talent strategies, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Identify high-potential employees and support their development.

Culture:

• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, and satisfaction.
• Create a positive work environment fostering inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing.
• Support annual employee engagement processes.

Employee Relations & HR Data:

• Provide advice and coaching on people management and employment issues.
• Ensure consistency in managing employee relations issues.
• Manage non-complex ER cases.
• Gather and review HR data to support decision-making.

Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Experience as an HR business partner.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Good commercial acumen and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, ideally including TUPE.
• Ability to deliver pragmatic HR guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Supportive of Hays values; a team player.
• Analytical and highly organized.
• Advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Discreet, professional, and credible.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What you will get in return:

Hays offers a competitive package, stimulating work during organizational change, an inclusive culture, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and career growth opportunities.

As a Disability Confident employer, Hays encourages applications from all backgrounds to help create a diverse and inclusive workforce.