Human Resources Business Partner

Aphex Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aphex Group in Ireland is seeking a People Excellence Partner to lead the local implementation of the global People Strategy, delivering excellence in employee experience and ensuring HR policies comply with Irish legislation.

You will partner with senior leaders, CoEs and People Business Partners to execute people priorities, support talent acquisition, development, retention, performance management and organisational change.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in HR or related discipline.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in a multinational company.
• Strong advisory, negotiation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local implementation of the global People Strategy.
• Partner with business leaders, CoEs, and People Business Partners to execute people priorities.
• Support talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Guide and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting and year-end assessments.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution and compliance with Irish Legislation.
• Support organisational changes and structure optimization.
• Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure local HR policies 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

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Change management

Talent development

Communication

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

The operating model provides support locally to execute business decisions and implement core P&C processes.

The People Excellence Partner role works with the People Business Partner, People Excellence, and People Services to support the business. Focused on delivering foundational HR excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local implementation of global People Strategy, focusing on excellence and highest standards of employee experience
• Partner with business leaders, Centres of Expertise (CoEs), and People Business Partners to execute people priorities and 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 organisational changes and structure optimization
• Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines
• 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

Experience

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience, considerable previous HR experience interacting with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational company environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations/performance management matters and organisational change and development
• Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship building, influence, negotiation and project management skills
• Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organisation
• Exercise independent judgement with strong attention to detail