Human Resources Business Partner

Flynn

Dublin

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Flynn, a Dublin-based international construction solutions company, is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead people initiatives within the Ireland region. The role requires hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle, partnering with managers to drive performance, recruitment, onboarding and engagement.

The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, ensuring policy compliance and delivering practical HR guidance.

Qualifications

3–5 years' experience in a Generalist HR or HRBP role.
Experience supporting managers across employee relations issues.
Experience managing recruitment and onboarding activities.

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on people-related matters in the assigned region.
Build effective relationships to support objectives and provide practical HR guidance on ER, performance, absence and conduct.
Partner with hiring managers to identify recruitment requirements and manage end-to-end processes.
Coordinate onboarding and ensure accurate employee records and documentation.
Provide advice on disciplinaries, grievances, and other policy matters.
Support performance reviews, development discussions and succession planning.
Manage employee movements, offboarding, and data within HR systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR policy guidance

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance management

HR analytics

Change management

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Flynn is a Dublin-based international construction solutions company, delivering sustainable work environments across Ireland, the UK, Germany and Denmark. With over 200 employees, we successfully deliver large-scale, complex construction projects for blue chip clients across multiple jurisdictions. See flynnmc.com for further details.

REPORTING TO: Head of HR

Purpose of Role

The HR Business Partner acts as the primary HR lead for their assigned region, providing practical, commercially focused people support to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on role requiring strong relationship-building skills, sound HR judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The HR Business Partner will work collaboratively with the HR team to support business growth, employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. This is an office-based role.

Role Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering

Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on all people-related matters within the assigned region.
Build effective working relationships with managers to support operational and strategic business objectives.
Provide practical HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, absence management, conduct and capability matters.
Support managers in building high-performing and engaged teams.
Assist with workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Partner with hiring managers to identify recruitment requirements and workforce plans.
Support the development and review of job descriptions and role profiles.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees within the assigned region.
Ensure all employee records and documentation are maintained accurately.
Deliver HR inductions and support new hires through probation and integration periods.
Partner with managers to ensure a positive employee experience from day one.

Employee Relations

Provide advice and support on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and conduct matters.
Ensure consistency, fairness and compliance in the application of company policies and procedures.
Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Head of HR where appropriate.

Performance & Talent Management

Support managers in driving performance and accountability across their teams.
Assist with performance reviews, development discussions and talent planning activities.
Identify capability gaps and succession planning opportunities.
Work closely with the HR team to ensure regional learning and development needs are identified and addressed.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage employee movements, changes and offboarding processes.
Conduct exit meetings and analyse trends to support employee retention initiatives.
Support managers through organisational change and restructuring activities.
Ensure employee records within HR systems are accurate and up to date.

HR Systems, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain accurate employee data and documentation within BambooHR and associated systems.
Produce and analyse regional HR metrics and management information.
Monitor compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
Support audits and reporting requirements.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

The Candidate

Essential Experience

3-5 years' experience in a Generalist HR or HR Business Partner role.
Experience supporting managers across a broad range of employee relations issues.
Demonstrated experience managing recruitment and onboarding activities.
Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Desirable Experience

Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing or project-based industries.
Experience supporting international workforces.
Experience using BambooHR or equivalent HR systems.
Exposure to multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, UK or European markets.

Qualifications