HR Business Partner

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Parental leave entitlements

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

ESB in Leopardstown (Dublin) is seeking an HR Business Partner to influence colleagues and leaders while ensuring HR processes add value. You will advise, coach and support management on people initiatives across business units and lead key HR areas such as Talent Management, succession, and change management.

The role requires 3+ years of HR experience and a professional qualification, with hybrid working and strong stakeholder skills. Salary range €49,000–€56,000, closing 24 September 2026.

Qualifications

• A relevant Professional qualification or significant relevant experience is essential.
• Minimum 3+ years’ relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and develop key relationships with managers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross functionally with colleagues on a variety of projects.
• Proven leadership, relationship management and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail, with superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with appropriate people within the business in order to understand the business context and people related challenges Play a key role in liaising with other key HR teams and Centres of Excellence, nurturing positive relationships to deliver people initiatives and service improvements.
• HR Business Planning and Business Support: Share HR plans, targets & KPIs with business line managers, implement and review progress on HR plans, targets and KPIs with the business line managers. Influence, support and guide managers with regard to people issues and performance management and implementation of ESB Reward models.
• Strategic HR Initiatives & Lead Responsibility: Take lead responsibility for an area of strategic importance on behalf of the HR Team. Areas of lead responsibility include: Talent Management Plans, Succession Planning, Capability Planning & Delivery, Attendance Management, Performance and Development, Change Management.
• Talent Acquisition: Support the line managers in developing business cases for resource approval that are an exception to the Integrated Business Plan/ Strategic Resource Plan. Oversee and track the Talent Acquisition (TA) process milestones completed by People Operations based on the needs of the business.
• Employee Relations: Coach the line managers on Employee Relations issues including finding appropriate solutions to ER issues in accordance with Employee Terms and Conditions and ESB Policies and Procedures.
• Change Management: Support organisational change initiatives/projects and facilitate a high performing organisational culture through effective people management and development. Support the implementation of Group-wide HR initiatives within Enterprise Services.
• This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn and develop as part of ESB’s HR Community.

Job description

Position Description

As a key member of the HR Team, the HR Business Partner will positively impact colleagues and leaders in the organisation whilst ensuring HR processes and programs are implemented in a manner that adds value to the business we work closely with.

Position Description

As a key member of the HR Team, the HR Business Partner will positively impact colleagues and leaders in the organisation whilst ensuring HR processes and programs are implemented in a manner that adds value to the business we work closely with.

HR Business Partners deliver a range of HR services and support across each Business. They advise, coach and support management teams on people-related initiatives and issues. They are responsible as the business lead for specific HR areas with the Business Unit, such as Strategic Resource Planning, Performance & Development, or Succession Management etc. This is an exciting opportunity for a self- driven HR Professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with appropriate people within the business in order to understand the business context and people related challenges Play a key role in liaising with other key HR teams and Centres of Excellence, nurturing positive relationships to deliver people initiatives and service improvements.


• HR Business Planning and Business Support: Share HR plans, targets & KPIs with business line managers, implement and review progress on HR plans, targets and KPIs with the business line managers. Influence, support and guide managers with regard to people issues and performance management and implementation of ESB Reward models.


• Strategic HR Initiatives & Lead Responsibility: Take lead responsibility for an area of strategic importance on behalf of the HR Team. Areas of lead responsibility include: Talent Management Plans, Succession Planning, Capability Planning & Delivery, Attendance Management, Performance and Development, Change Management.


• Talent Acquisition: Support the line managers in developing business cases for resource approval that are an exception to the Integrated Business Plan/ Strategic Resource Plan. Oversee and track the Talent Acquisition (TA) process milestones completed by People Operations based on the needs of the business.


• Employee Relations: Coach the line managers on Employee Relations issues including finding appropriate solutions to ER issues in accordance with Employee Terms and Conditions and ESB Policies and Procedures.


• Change Management: Support organisational change initiatives/projects and facilitate a high performing organisational culture through effective people management and development. Support the implementation of Group-wide HR initiatives within Enterprise Services.


• This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn and develop as part of ESB’s HR Community.

Essential

Experience and Qualifications

• A relevant Professional qualification or significant relevant experience is essential.


• Minimum 3+ years’ relevant work experience.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to build and develop key relationships with managers and other stakeholders.


• Ability to work cross functionally with colleagues on a variety of projects.


• Proven leadership, relationship management and influencing skills.


• Attention to detail, with superb analytical and problem-solving skills


• Self-starter, with ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Background in HR and knowledge of HR Practice, Policies and Procedures


• An understanding of related Legislation and procedures


• An understanding of how IT/PHR can impact on cost effectiveness and business performance

Location

This position will be based in ESB Leopardstown. Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting to

Senior HR Business Partner

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future


• Career development through mentoring and training


• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities


• Sports and Social Clubs


• Networking opportunities


• Credit Union


• Generous Pension


• Access to staff well-being programmes


• Generous parental leave entitlements


• Strong values-based and inclusive culture


• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion


• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€49,000 to €56,000 per annum

Closing Date

24th September 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical


• Collaborative


• Growing and Adaptive


• Proactive


• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

• Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.


• The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.