HR Business Partner, Grade 7 - People Operations (Temp, 6 months)

SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna); Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLAS is seeking a temporary HR Business Partner to support the People Team – Operations. The role reports to the People Operations Manager and focuses on project management, employee relations, and policy development.

Responsibilities include chairing recruitment interviews, overseeing absence and probation processes, and driving HR policy roll-out and LMS coordination. The post requires 3+ years HR experience in public service, confidentiality, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in an HR operational role.
• Experience handling employee relations issues.
• HR qualification or equivalent at minimum.
• Proven experience coordinating HR projects.
• Knowledge of Irish employment laws and employee relations.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies.
• Strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to build partnerships with managers and HR colleagues.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; IT familiarity.
• Experience with WRC/Labour Court procedures.
• CIPD membership is desirable.
• Experience with industrial relations procedures.
• Experience with competency-based interview processes.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chair of interview panels for assigned recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee processes for extended staff absence and probations.
• Support end-to-end HR administration and operations, including LMS management.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Policy development

Project management

LMS

IR/Industrial relations

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Public service experience

HRIS

Education

HR qualification or equivalent

CIPD membership

Tools

HRIS

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLAS is seeking to recruit the temporary position of HR Business Partner, People Team – Operations.

This position will report directly to the People Operations Manager. The successful candidate will

support the effective delivery of SOLAS HR services in line with the SOLAS People Strategy, with specific

focus on the areas of Project Management, Employee Relations, and Policy Development. The People

Operations Team has the specific remit for end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, HR

Administration, HR Information Systems, Policy Development and Administration, Workforce Planning,

Employee Relations, and Industrial Relations. The HR Business Partner will lead out on specific

projects as well as work in tandem with other members of the People Operations Team.

Responsibilities:

HR Operations

• Act as Chair of interview panels for assigned recruitment campaigns, and responsibility for surrounding procedures.
• Oversight of processes for extended staff absence and probations.
• Support the effective end-to-end delivery of key HR administration and operational functions, including digital opportunities and People Team intranet management.

Policy Development and LMS

• Identify opportunities to improve existing HR policies and keep up to date with HR and policy best practice.
• Develop policies, training, and communications for the effective policy roll-out to staff.
• Coordination of the LMS rollout and updates for HR policy implementation.

Employee Relations

• Support the People Operations Manager with the management of internal Employee Relations processes, including preparing documentation for any required proceedings, including the WRC and Labour Court.
• Advising and supporting managers on Employee Relations matters, while promoting a culture of advice-led early interventions and best practice.
• Administration of ancillary Employee Relations matters, including procurement procedures, and collating and processing confidential information.
• Ensure SOLAS is legally protected in all employee related matters, while considering employee experience and balancing appropriate risk.

Closing Date for completed SOLAS Application forms is Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12:00pm (Noon)

Project Management & Other

• Undertake and lead out on specific HR projects, as directed.
• Represent the People Operations Team on relevant groups/ committees.
• Act for the People Operations Manager when required.
• Ensure that the reputation of the organisation is properly protected.
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all areas of work and interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven HR experience with at least 3+ years in a Human Resources operational role, ideally within the public service sector.
• Proven HR experience related to employee relations issues.
• A record of academic achievement that will include a relevant HR qualification, or equivalent, at a minimum.
• Proven experience of coordinating and delivering on HR-related projects.
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of HR Policies and procedures, and Irish employment laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to employee relations matters.
• Proven track record of developing a HR policy and/or delivering against implementation plans.
• Strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with managers and HR colleagues.
• Ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of people internally and externally to the organisation.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement with a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills, as well as a working familiarity with information technology.
• Experience and knowledge of Human Resources within the Irish public service sector.
• Experience of employee relations investigations (e.g. attending the WRC/Labour Court).
• Membership of CIPD.
• Experience in dealing with staff representatives via Industrial Relations procedures.
• Experience with competency-based interview procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of Learning Management Systems