HR Business Partner at Arrabawn Tipperary

Arrabawn Tipperary; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site workplace

Permanent contract

Salary negotiable

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arrabawn Tipperary is seeking an HR Business Partner to support two sites in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. This full-time, on-site role partners with plant leadership to shape people strategies that drive safety, quality and productivity.

You will lead talent reviews, coaching, and change initiatives across dairy operations, with a strong emphasis on workforce planning, engagement, and union relations. A related degree and 5+ years’ HR experience in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ HR experience in manufacturing/industrial environments preferred.
• Experience working with unions, employment law, and compliance in a plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic HR partner to leadership across two sites to align HR with business priorities.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development for dairy operations.
• Coach managers on performance management and development plans tied to KPIs.
• Drive employee relations and culture initiatives focusing on safety, quality, accountability and improvement.
• Support organizational change, plant integration, and process improvements through effective communication.
• Ensure policy compliance with employment law, safety and food-safety regulations.
• Develop HR dashboards and workforce analytics to inform business decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Apply for HR Business Partner at Arrabawn Tipperary in TA, IE.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

ArraTipp Location: On site / Co. Tipperary, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Corporate Services \\| HR
Salary: Negotiable salary

HR Business Partner Position Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as an advisor to manufacturing plant leadership, supporting business goals through people-focused strategies. This role integrates HR expertise with operational understanding of dairy manufacturing, milk procurement, quality, logistics, and commercial environments. The HRBP drives organizational capability, culture, talent development, and workforce effectiveness across dairy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership Partner with business leaders on two sites across operations, procurement, quality, commercial, and supply chain to align HR strategies with business priorities. Provide insights on workforce planning, productivity, talent risks, and organizational design. Support change initiatives and continuous improvement programs in dairy plants.


• Talent Management & Capability Building Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development for dairy operations. Identify skill gaps in production, quality control, maintenance and commercial. Drive learning programs based on learning needs analysis


• Performance Management Lead the performance management cycle—goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations. Coach managers on objective setting aligned to dairy KPI metrics. Address performance gaps through structured PIP and development plans.


• Employee Relations & Culture Building Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving workplace issues proactively. Drive culture initiatives focusing on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support harmonious relations with all employees and manage union relationships.


• Change Management & Organizational Development Support organizational restructuring, new plant integration, and process improvements. Facilitate change readiness, communication, and capability-building during system or operational changes. Conduct engagement surveys, analyse results, and lead action planning.


• HR Policy & Compliance Ensure adherence to employment law, safety regulations, and company HR policies. Coordinate with HR Operations for audits and documentation compliance (employment, safety, food safety). Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary and policy matters.


• Data Insights & Workforce Analytics Utilize HR data to provide insights on attrition, absenteeism, talent gaps, diversity, and productivity. Develop business dashboards that correlate people metrics with dairy plant performance. Recommend data-driven strategies to improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. A minimum of five years in HR. Preferred experience in dairy, FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of plant operations, shift-based workforce management, unions and employment law.

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication abilities


• Analytical and data-driven decision-making


• Problem-solving and conflict resolution


• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced plant environments


• Flexibility to travel between sites