Global HR Business Partner - Change & Strategy Lead

Exaktera; Courtstown; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exaktera is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Cork site. The role focuses on employee relations, change management, internal communications and local people priorities, while coordinating global and regional initiatives.

The position lasts 12 months, with options for fixed-term contract or consultancy, requiring strategic collaboration across HR, business functions and geographies to ensure effective execution and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in an HR business partner, HR generalist, HR programme manager or similar role, ideally within a multinational or matrixed organisation.
• Strong experience in employee relations and knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects from design through implementation.
• Experience in programme design, process mapping, redesign or organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Ability to support senior leaders in executing strategic priorities and driving complex initiatives.
• Experience managing organisational change, stakeholder communications and employee engagement programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience working with global and regional stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop leadership presentations.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Senior Director of HR to support strategic HR priorities and wider organisational initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, programmes and roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional projects, collaborating with stakeholders across HR, business functions and global teams.
• Provide project leadership to ensure initiatives progress from concept to evaluation.
• Prepare presentations and progress reports to support leadership decisions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance organisational effectiveness and strengthen collaboration.
• Proactively identify risks and propose solutions and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Internal communications

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Organisational Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Project management tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Exaktera is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Cork site. The role focuses on employee relations, change management, internal communications and local people priorities, while coordinating global and regional initiatives.

The position lasts 12 months, with options for fixed-term contract or consultancy, requiring strategic collaboration across HR, business functions and geographies to ensure effective execution and sustainable outcomes.