HR Business Partner — People Strategy & Change Leader

R&D Partners; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (People Excellence) for a 12-month hybrid role to drive foundational HR excellence and support the global People Strategy implementation.

The successful candidate will partner with business leaders, CoEs, and People Partners to execute priorities, manage change, and ensure an exceptional employee experience across the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience in a multinational company environment.
• Experience handling complex employee relations and performance management.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead local implementation of the global People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders, CoEs, and People Business Partners to execute people priorities and manage business changes.
• Support talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Guide and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, regular check-ins, and year-end assessments.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution and compliance with Irish legislation.
• Support organizational changes and structure optimization.
• Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure local HR policies and practices align with changing legislation and global standards.
• Facilitate global mobility initiatives and manage employee lifecycle events.
• Collaborate on succession planning and leadership development.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex People & Culture matters.

Skills

HR strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Employee relations

Performance mgmt

Change mgmt

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Job description

R&D Partners in Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (People Excellence) for a 12-month hybrid role to drive foundational HR excellence and support the global People Strategy implementation.

The successful candidate will partner with business leaders, CoEs, and People Partners to execute priorities, manage change, and ensure an exceptional employee experience across the organization.