People Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Cerebras; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday allowance + 2 company days + bank holidays

Private medical healthcare

Pension contribution up to 5%

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Educational assistance

Volunteering days

Job summary

Cerebras is seeking a People Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the Go-to-Market division in Dublin. This role will partner with Sales and Service teams, driving initiatives aligned with organisational goals.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of HR experience and a strong background in employee relations, coaching, and change management. Benefits include hybrid working and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong generalist expertise in HR policies and practices.
• Ability to coach and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people initiatives with business goals.
• Support managers in performance management processes.
• Ensure alignment of HR policies with legislation and standards.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations

Coaching and influencing

Negotiation skills

Change management

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Education

Third-level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

Company Description

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring.

Join our team of 3,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job platform.

Job Description

Job at a glance

We're looking for a People Partner to join The Stepstone Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting our Go-to-Market division in Ireland across our three core brands: IrishJobs, Jobsie and NIJobs.com.

As our People Partner, you'll independently support our Sales and Service teams in Ireland, acting as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the business. You'll provide expert guidance on people matters, support organisational change initiatives, and help drive a high-performance culture aligned with our values and business objectives.

Working closely with our Centres of Excellence (COEs), including Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, People Operations, and Talent & Development, you'll ensure the consistent delivery of our People strategy and contribute to a seamless employee experience across the organisation.

This is a hybrid role, and we ask all employees to attend the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, align people initiatives to organisational goals, and provide coaching and challenge to enable effective decision-making.
• Support managers through performance management processes, including disciplinary procedures, grievance management, and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and initiatives remain aligned with employment legislation and organisational standards.
• Partner with managers to drive employee engagement, performance, development, and retention.
• Support organisational change initiatives and contribute to the successful implementation of people programmes.

Qualifications

Your skills and qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or HR Generalist in a fast-paced environment, supported by a third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Strong HR generalist expertise, including policy development and significant employee relations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, with strong negotiation and change management skills and a proven ability to drive positive outcomes.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to align people initiatives to broader business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 23 days holiday allowance + 2 company days + bank holidays
• After each year in the company, you get an extra day (up to 4 days)
• Private medical healthcare
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Wellhub – all in one platform for gyms, nutrition, and overall wellbeing
• Enhanced payment terms for various family leave types, including Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Bike to work scheme
• Educational assistance
• Hybrid working model
• Volunteering days

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.