HR Business Partner

Tigerschildcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition programmes

Milestone celebrations

Annual leave 30 days

Bike to Work

TaxSaver Travel

Childcare discount

Accommodation support

EAP

Paid sick leave

Wellbeing culture

Professional development

Training programmes

Online Learning Academy

Travel expenses

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Tigers Childcare is recruiting an HR Business Partner in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. You will partner with managers to deliver practical HR guidance, ensuring fair handling of colleague matters across a growing multi-site organisation.

Ideal candidates have strong Irish employment legislation knowledge, experience in investigations, and the ability to coach managers while delivering a high-quality colleague experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' HR experience with employee relations and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR policy application.
• Experience leading investigations and disciplinary processes with fair procedures.
• Ability to coach managers through complex people matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers as a trusted HR advisor on employee relations, absence, wellbeing, probation and performance.
• Lead internal HR investigations, grievances and disciplinary matters with clear documentation.
• Build manager capability through coaching, induction, training and practical tools.
• Support onboarding, acquisitions and TUPE activity across multiple sites.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and support audits and compliance activity.
• Use HR data to identify trends, manage risk and drive improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

HR operations

Communication

Organisation

HR data reporting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Blanchardstown Dublin 15, Blanchardstown Dublin 15

At Tigers Childcare, we don't just hire for roles - we hire for impact.

As our HR Business Partner, you'll help shape a positive and consistent colleague experience across a growing, multi-site organisation. You'll work closely with managers, giving practical and commercially aware HR guidance, building their confidence in people management, and helping ensure colleague matters are handled fairly, consistently and professionally.

If you're an experienced HR professional who combines sound judgement with a practical approach, and you're comfortable managing complex employee relations matters while keeping the colleague experience firmly in view, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 36 centres and growing, we're one of Ireland's leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children - curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations - shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in development, prioritise wellbeing, and work to make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner with managers as a trusted HR advisor, helping them navigate employee relations, absence, wellbeing, probation and performance matters with confidence and consistency.
• Lead internal HR investigations, including grievances, complaints and disciplinary matters, producing clear documentation and recommendations grounded in fair procedures.
• Build manager capability through coaching, HR induction, process training, workshops and practical tools that support effective day-to-day people management.
• Strengthen colleague engagement and retention by supporting surveys, recognition and wellbeing initiatives, leading the Tigers Colleagues' Voice forum, and using feedback and HR data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support onboarding, acquisitions and TUPE activity, helping colleagues and managers transition effectively and embed Tigers' HR policies, processes and ways of working.
• Promote strong HR governance by supporting policy implementation and review, maintaining accurate GDPR-compliant records, assisting with DSARs, and supporting WRC inspections, audits and compliance activity.
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends, manage risk and drive continuous improvement across engagement, performance, investigations and compliance.
• Take the HR lead on colleague workplace accidents and incidents where required, coordinating the HR response with relevant internal teams.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• At least 3 years' HR experience, with a strong grounding in employee relations and HR operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and experience applying HR policies in practice.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading formal investigations and disciplinary processes in line with fair procedures.
• A proven ability to build trusted relationships with managers and coach them through complex people matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and professional HR documentation.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• Experience using HR systems and data to produce reports and inform action, together with competence in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel to Tigers centres.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in childcare, education, healthcare or another regulated, multi-site environment.
• Exposure to HR projects or policy development in a growing organisation.

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A meaningful HR role with real influence on the colleague experience across a growing childcare organisation.
• The opportunity to partner closely with managers and HR colleagues on varied, high-impact people matters.
• Scope to contribute to HR projects, policy development, engagement, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• A supportive, values-led environment where sound judgement, care and professionalism matter.

Salary & Benefits

• Reward & Recognition
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Reward and recognition initiatives
  • Milestone celebrations recognising colleague achievements and service
• Work-Life Balance & Lifestyle Benefits
  • Up to 30 days leave per year (including public holidays)
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • TaxSaver Travel Scheme
  • Childcare discount for colleagues
  • Accommodation assistance (where applicable)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Paid sick leave (statutory)
• Wellbeing-focused culture that supports colleagues both personally and professionally
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Complimentary training programmes
• Access to our Online Learning Academy
• Tools for Success
  • Travel expenses reimbursed in line with company policy
  • The opportunity to work alongside experienced operational and quality leaders
  • A collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise and contribution are valued

Let's Build Something Brilliant Together

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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