HR Business Partner

Bausch + Lomb; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bausch + Lomb in Waterford is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead both operational and strategic HR activities across operations and support functions. You will partner with site leadership to deliver people solutions and ensure compliant HR practices.

Based on-site in Waterford, this role requires 8+ years in HR, strong IR/ER experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement. You will drive change, succession planning, and employee wellbeing in a fast-paced manufacturing

Formación

• Degree in HR or Business or equivalent as required.
• Minimum 8+ years HR experience, ideally in life sciences or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations; union engagement is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Act as strategic HR Partner to designated Business Units, shaping plans and executing organisational strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive HR initiatives and policy implementation.
• Ensure HR policies comply with Irish employment law.
• Provide guidance on Employee Relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Lead change management initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support succession planning and internal mobility across teams.
• Assist in salary planning, HR budget, and headcount planning.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Stakeholder influence

Strategic and operational HR

IR/ER experience

Educación

Degree qualified in Human Resources or Business

Descripción del empleo

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Please note this position is based in Waterford on site - 5 days a week.

Scope of Work

The HR Business Partner has responsibility for managing operational and strategic HR activities across operations and support functions, partnering closely with leadership to deliver best-in-class people solutions.

The HRBP will work collaboratively with the wider HR team to drive HR initiatives, change programs, and ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures across the Waterford site.

Please note this position is based in Waterford on site - 5 days a week

Duties

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to designated Business Units, contributing to and shaping Business Unit plans and the execution of organisational strategy

• Develop relationships with senior leaders and managers, influencing decision-making in a complex, highly regulated environment

• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices are fully compliant with legislation.

• Provide expert guidance on Employee Relations (ER) matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes

• Lead and embed people-focused strategic initiatives that support site and organisational goals

• Support and drive succession planning and internal mobility across designated teams.

• Support and lead change management initiatives within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Reward and Recognition

• Support and deliver the salary planning and annual review cycle

• Contribute to preparation of the BU Operating Plan, HR budget, and headcount planning

• Champion and enhance employee recognition programmes, ensuring employees feel valued and acknowledged

Culture, Engagement & CSR

• Support and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including community, sustainability, and employee-led programmes

• Drive employee engagement activities and site-wide initiatives, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture

• Partner with leadership to embed wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement strategies across the site

• Play an active role in fostering a collaborative, high-performing and people-centric environment

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business or equivalent

• 8+ years HR experience, ideally within life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong background in Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER), including union engagement as an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

• Strong communication and s takeholder influencing skills across all organisational levels

• Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.