HR Business Partner

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave plus additional company days

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A renowned construction company based in Dublin is seeking an HR Business Partner for a maternity cover contract. This role involves strategic and operational support across business units, focusing on performance and retention. Responsibilities include managing the employee life cycle, talent management, and HR updates. Ideal candidates will have relevant HR experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a HRBP or senior HR role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong influencing, coaching and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the BU leadership team to deliver the people strategy.
• Manage the full employee life cycle from onboarding to exit.
• Lead workforce and resource planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coaching skills

Presentation skills

Strong influencing

Detail-oriented

Resilience

Education

Relevant third level qualification in HRM, Business or related field

Tools

Advanced HR systems

Job description

Overview

At Sisk, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

This is a maternity cover contract HR Business Partner role where you will support one of our specialist business units. The HRBP will provide strategic and operational HR support to drive performance, engagement and retention across the business. Location: Citywest Head Office, with hybrid working option. Reports to: Senior HR Business Partner. Contract: minimum 12 months' contract role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the BU leadership team to deliver the people strategy.
• Manage the full employee life cycle from onboarding to exit.
• Lead workforce and resource planning, ensuring future capability needs are met.
• Support and coach managers on performance and probation management.
• Develop and implement employee retention initiatives.
• Lead and advise on disciplinary investigations and hearings.
• Drive talent management and succession planning, ensuring action plans are in place.
• Prepare and present HR updates, data and people metrics at board meetings.
• Oversee the annual pay review process.
• Provide day to day HR support and guidance across the business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

Experience

• Strong experience in a HRBP or senior HR role
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong influencing, coaching and presentation skills
• Resilient, confident and able to work in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Experience of HR systems such as Advanced HR or similar

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification in HRM, Business or related field
• CIPD membership is an advantage but not essential

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.