HR Business Partner

European Tech Recruit; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within the industrial sector on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role offers strategic and operational HR support across the business in hybrid work arrangements.

You will manage employee relations, support workforce planning, oversee HR processes, and ensure smooth delivery of people initiatives in Ireland, working closely with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or multi-site environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and processing.
• Familiarity with HR information systems and system migrations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders and employees across the business.
• Independently manage employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary matters and absence management.
• Support performance management processes including objective setting and reviews.
• Partner with management on workforce planning and organisational development.
• Provide recruitment and talent acquisition support with hiring managers and partners.
• Coach line managers on HR policies and people management best practices.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and improve workplace culture.

Skills

Senior HRBP experience

Manufacturing environment

Irish employment law

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic and operational HR support across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing employee relations, supporting workforce planning, overseeing HR processes and ensuring the smooth delivery of ongoing people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leaders, managers and employees, providing guidance on a broad range of people-related matters.
• Independently manage employee relations cases, including performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances and absence management.
• Support performance management processes, including objective setting, employee reviews and performance evaluations.
• Partner with management on workforce planning, organisational development and structural changes.
• Provide recruitment and talent acquisition support, working closely with hiring managers and external recruitment partners.
• Coach and advise line managers on HR policies, employee relations and people management best practices.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, helping to improve workplace culture and employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records, prepare reports and analyse workforce data to support business decisions.
• Ensure HR practices and procedures comply with Irish employment legislation and internal policies.
• Manage and support payroll administration and processing for employees in Ireland.
• Assist with HR information system improvements, upgrades or potential platform migrations.
• Take ownership of ongoing HR projects and initiatives, ensuring continuity and successful delivery throughout the contract.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist position.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or multi-site environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and processing.
• Familiarity with HR information systems, including system implementation, upgrades or migration projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working directly with senior leadership and advising managers at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR qualification would be desirable.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a varied and influential role within an established organisation.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, close collaboration with senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to both operational HR activities and wider business initiatives.