Senior HR Business Partner

Executive Edge Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Executive Edge Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to lead the people function and support growth and strategic development. Salary ranges from €75,000 to €80,000 with a benefits package. Hybrid work arrangement allows two days from home each week.

You will oversee HR operations, lead a small HR team, advise managers on people matters, and ensure compliance with Irish employment law while driving change and talent development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner position.
• Strong background in managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience working with recognised trade unions and involvement in negotiations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience leading and developing HR team members.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, commercially aware approach with strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and delivery of all HR operations.
• Lead, mentor and support a small HR team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance on a broad range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with recognised trade unions, supporting negotiations and consultations as required.
• Contribute to organisational change programmes and wider business transformation initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with current Irish employment legislation and reflect best practice.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement people strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and employee retention initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative and positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

People partnering

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to lead its people function and play a key role in supporting the organisation's continued growth and strategic development. Salary: €75,000 – €80,000 plus an attractive benefits package. Hybrid working available with two days working from home each week.

The Role:

Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee the full HR function, ensuring the delivery of a proactive, high-quality people service across the organisation. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner who to progress into a broader role withing a within a progressive and evolving business.

• Oversee the day-to-day management and delivery of all HR operations.
• Lead, mentor and support a small HR team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing practical guidance on a broad range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with recognised trade unions, supporting negotiations and consultations as required.
• Contribute to organisational change programmes and wider business transformation initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with current Irish employment legislation and reflect best practice.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement people strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and employee retention initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative and positive workplace culture.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner position.
• Strong background in managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience working alongside recognised trade unions, including involvement in negotiations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience leading and developing HR team members.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on, commercially aware approach with strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.