HR Business Partner

Abbott Laboratories; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with manufacturing and site leaders, translating priorities into effective people strategies.

You will coach leaders, manage employee relations, and shape talent, succession, culture and change initiatives while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.

Using HR metrics and analytics, you’ll identify trends, implement improvements, and enhance the employee experience across Abbott sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• CIPD qualification or membership (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience supporting leaders in Employee Relations, coaching, Change Management and Employee Engagement.
• Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partner: translate priorities into effective people strategies and workforce plans.
• Leadership Coaching & Support: act as advisor and coach to leaders, fostering development and effectiveness.
• Employee & Industrial Relations: provide guidance on ER matters, ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Talent & Organisational Capability: identify talent needs, support recruitment, succession planning and development.
• Culture, Engagement & Change: champion culture and employee experience initiatives, drive engagement.
• HR Operations & Continuous Improvement: support core processes, HR data quality, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR analytics

Strategic partner

People management

Change management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CIPD qualification

Job description

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division Sligo

Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician officesand clinics.

Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.

*Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical

practitioner designated by the Company

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business performance, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and a positive workplace culture.

Working closely with leaders across a dynamic manufacturing environment, the HRBP provides strategic and operational HR support across employee relations, talent management, organisational development, workforce planning, performance management, change management, and employee engagement. The role acts as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, ensuring the consistent application of HR policies, employment legislation, and company values while supporting the achievement of business objectives.

The HRBP leverages HR data and insights to identify trends, develop solutions, and lead initiatives that enhance organisational capability, employee experience, and operational performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the HR Manager, the incumbent will deliver the HR Value Proposition and have responsibility for the following:

Strategic Business Partner

• Partner with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people strategies and workforce plans.

• Provide strategic HR guidance and solutions that support organisational objectives and operational performance.

• Utilise HR metrics, workforce analytics, and business insights to identify trends, recommend actions, and influence decision-making.

Leadership Coaching & Support

• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, supporting their development and enhancing team and organisational effectiveness.

• Build leadership capability through coaching, feedback, and guidance on people management best practices.

• Support leaders in navigating complex people challenges and organisational change.

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Provide expert guidance and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, attendance management, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.

• Coach and support managers to effectively manage employee relations issues while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

• Promote positive employee relations and engagement across the organisation.

• Identify ER trends and recommend proactive interventions to minimise risk and improve employee experience.

Talent & Organisational Capability

• Partner with leaders to identify current and future talent requirements and develop robust succession and talent plans.

• Support recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and career development initiatives.

• Facilitate talent reviews and provide guidance on performance management and employee development processes.

Culture, Engagement & Change

• Champion the organisation's culture, values, and employee experience initiatives.

• Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, retention, and organisational effectiveness.

• Lead and support change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of business and organisational changes.

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Support the delivery of core HR processes, including performance management, compensation review cycles, workforce planning, and organisational changes.

• Ensure HR systems and employee data are maintained accurately and in compliance with data protection requirements.

• Lead and participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and employee experience.

• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and people management programmes as required.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.

• CIPD qualification or membership (or equivalent professional HR qualification) (desirable – not essential)

• Previous hands‑on experience of supporting leaders within a fast‑paced environment across Employee Relations, Coaching, Change Management, Employee Engagement.

• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting HR metrics and translating data into actionable insights.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

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