HR Business Partner – Strategic Projects, Programmes & Change

Exaktera; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exaktera is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Cork site with employee relations, change management and local people priorities. The role will lead global and regional HR initiatives, coordinate events and collaborate with stakeholders across HR, business functions and geographies to ensure effective execution.

This 12-month fixed-term/ consultancy position offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional projects and leadership meetings, with a focus on Irish employment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or related discipline.
• Experience as HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or Programme Manager in multinational or matrixed organisations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and Irish employment legislation.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects from design to implementation.
• Experience in change management and people engagement programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to the Cork site and lead employee relations activities.
• Coordinate global and regional initiatives, events and communications.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans and roadmaps.
• Partner with Senior Director of HR and stakeholders to drive organisational priorities.

Skills

Employee relations

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Organisational Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

PM tools

Job description

HR Business Partner – Strategic Projects, Programmes & Change

Cork

Full-time

Fixed-term

Responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner you will provide HR support to the Cork site, with responsibility for employee relations, change management, internal communications and local people priorities. In addition, this position will lead and coordinate global and regional initiatives, organise and deliver global events, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, business functions and geographies to ensure effective execution and sustainable outcomes.

This position is initially being offered for a period of 12 months, either on a fixed-term contract or on a consultancy basis.

• Partner closely with the Senior Director of HR to support the development, planning and execution of strategic HR priorities and wider organisational initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, programmes, implementation roadmaps and measurable deliverables.
• Lead and drive cross-functional projects and initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across HR, business functions and global and regional teams.
• Provide project leadership and coordination to ensure initiatives progress effectively from concept and design through implementation, communication and evaluation.
• Prepare presentations, project updates, recommendations and progress reports to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance organisational effectiveness, improve processes and strengthen collaboration across teams and functions.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies and barriers to delivery, recommending solutions and escalating issues as appropriate.

Your Job Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, HR Programme Manager or similar role, ideally within a multinational or matrixed organisation.
• Strong experience in employee relations and practical knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, programmes or organisational initiatives from design through implementation.
• Experience in programme design, process mapping, process redesign or organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in executing strategic priorities and driving complex initiatives.
• Experience managing organisational change, stakeholder communications and employee engagement programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, stakeholders and deadlines.
• Experience working with global and regional stakeholders across different functions and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop leadership presentations and communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience coordinating global events, leadership meetings or large-scale employee engagement activities is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management, collaboration and HR systems.