HR Business Partner (Fixed term Contract)

Abbott; Donegal; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with business leaders and drive people strategies that boost performance and engagement. The role covers employee relations, talent management, organisational development, workforce planning, performance management, change management, and broader HR operations in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensure policy and legal compliance, leverage HR data to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to translate priorities 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic HR

HR analytics

Coaching

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

CIPD qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott in Ireland: Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo. Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional 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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl39S8.3 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable