Human Resources Business Partner

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

35 hour week

Flex time

30 days AL

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment in Dublin is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role offers a 35-hour week with flex time, and the chance to partner with senior managers to deliver effective people solutions and advisors on legislation.

You will support organisational change, manage employee relations, analyse HR data, and build trusted relationships across the business. A third-level HR qualification is required; CIPD would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ HR experience with strong business partnering skills.
• Experience advising managers on complex people matters and employee relations.
• Sound knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change and implementing HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned with objectives.
• Advise managers on employment legislation and HR policies.
• Build stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR adviser.
• Support organisational change initiatives and HR policy implementation.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with the HR team to deliver a consistent service.
• Contribute to HR policy/process improvements.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports for decision-making.
• Support employee engagement and wider people initiatives.

Skills

HR business partnering

Stakeholder management

Employment law

People advisory

HR data analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

HR systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join an established HR team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a proven ability to partner with managers, influence stakeholders and deliver effective people solutions.

Working closely with senior management and people managers, you will provide expert HR advice, support organisational change and contribute to the delivery of best-practice people management across the organisation.

12-Month Contract | Dublin | Hybrid Working | 35 hour week | Flex time | 30 days AL

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and people managers to deliver HR solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Advise managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR adviser across the business.
• Support organisational change initiatives and the implementation of HR policies and programmes.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and other complex employee cases.
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver a consistent and effective HR service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes and practices.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Support employee engagement and wider people initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least five years’ relevant HR experience, including strong HR business partnering experience.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers on complex people matters.
• Sound knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change and implementing HR initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and preparing HR reports.

A relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline is required. A CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Public sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.