HR Business Partner, Grade 7 - People Operations (Temp, 6 Months) ref no:654

Solas; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Training & development

Job summary

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, seeks a temporary HR Business Partner in the People Operations – Operations team. You will support the delivery of HR services in line with the People Strategy, focusing on project management, employee relations and policy development.

The 6-month role reports to the People Operations Manager, with a 35-hour week and blended working (minimum 2 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Experience in HR business partnering or advisory roles.
• Knowledge of employee relations and policy development.
• Project management experience with ability to lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specific HR projects within People Operations – Operations.
• Support end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Contribute to HR administration, information systems and policy development.

Job description

HR Business Partner, Grade 7 - People Operations (Temp, 6 Months) ref no:654

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.

At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2026 – 2030, the evaluation of the Greenskills Strategy 2030, the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.

SOLAS is seeking to recruit the temporary (6 month) 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.

This is a temporary position for which the salary scale ranges from €75,181 to €95,141 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.

SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.

The closing date is Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12.00pm (Noon).

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SOLAS, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 D01 A8N0 is the base location for this post. A Blended Working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.

Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.

SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on [e-mail]

SOLAS is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will disqualify.