HR Business Partner - Contract role

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the HR strategy for a growing organization in Ireland. You will work closely with the senior leadership team on people matters, policy compliance, and aligning people initiatives with business goals.

This role covers performance management, workforce planning, recruitment partnerships, coaching, engagement, HR data accuracy, and HRIS rollout support, requiring strong knowledge of Irish employment law and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish Employment Law.
• Ability to engage key stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Support senior leadership on people-related matters and policy compliance.
• Support performance management, recruitment, and organisational design.
• Coach line managers on policies and best practices.
• Prepare reporting and analysis of HR data.

Skills

HR strategy

Stakeholder engagement

People policies

Employment law

Education

Third level degree qualified (HR)

CIPD qualified

Job description

Experienced HR Business Partner required to support a dynamic organization as they embark on their growth journey. The primary purpose of the role will be to lead the HR strategy for the organization in line with business goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the senior leadership team with all people related matters including performance, conduct, grievance, absence etc. in line with policy and employment law
• Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews and calibration
• Partner with managers on workforce planning and organisational design
• Support end-to-end recruitment, including partnering with hiring managers and agencies as required
• Coach and upskill line managers on people policies, procedures and best practice
• Support engagement initiatives and act on feedback and survey results
• Maintain accurate HR data and records, and prepare reporting and analysis as required
• Ensure compliance with company policy and current employment legislation
• Support the project rollout of a new HRIS

Experience required:

• Third level degree qualified (HR), or Business equivalent (CIPD qualified)
• Proven track record supporting senior leaders in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge Irish Employment Law
• Strong key stakeholder engagement skills