Senior HR Business Partner

Methodius Ltd; Dublin; Ibrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programme

22 days annual leave + 10 public hols

Continuous Learning & Development

Lunch & Learn sessions

On-site parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Methodius Ltd in Dublin seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives and partner with senior leaders across the business. This role focuses on TUPE/ARD transfers, workforce transformation and complex employee relations in a fast-paced international setting.

You will combine strong HR expertise with stakeholder management to deliver compliant, business-aligned people strategies while coaching managers on employment law and transformation projects.

Competenze

• Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager or senior HR advisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation, TUPE/ARD, restructuring and redundancy.
• Proven experience handling complex employee relations matters and transformations.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.

Mansioni

• Act as a trusted strategic adviser to senior business leaders with commercially focused HR solutions.
• Develop and implement people strategies to support objectives and growth.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and design initiatives.
• Lead TUPE/ARD transfers and workforce transitions end-to-end.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and ensure legal compliance.

Conoscenze

Strategic HR partnering

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

HR data analytics

Influencing & negotiation

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Strumenti

HRIS/HR analytics

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a leading international organisation with a significant presence across Ireland and the UK, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join its HR team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and strategic HR professional to partner with senior business leaders, driving people strategies and supporting complex organisational change within a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

The role will have a particular focus on strategic HR business partnering, complex employee relations, TUPE/ARD transfers and workforce transformation. You will act as a trusted adviser to business leaders, providing expert HR guidance while ensuring people initiatives are aligned with wider commercial objectives and employment legislation.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical HR expertise with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, demonstrating the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in the delivery of key HR activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted strategic adviser to senior business leaders, providing commercially focused HR advice and solutions.
• Develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives, operational effectiveness and organisational growth.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and organisational design initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify people-related challenges and develop practical solutions that enhance business performance.
• Lead employee engagement, organisational culture and change management initiatives.
• Support business transformation programmes, ensuring effective people planning and implementation.
• Use HR data, analytics and insights to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

TUPE, ARD & Workforce Transitions

• Lead and manage end-to-end TUPE/ARD transfer processes, including insourcing and outsourcing activities.
• Partner with clients, internal HR teams, suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of workforce transfers.
• Provide HR expertise and support throughout bid processes, contract transitions, workforce planning and organisational change programmes.
• Develop and deliver stakeholder presentations, workforce proposals and cost-restructuring initiatives.
• Identify and manage employment-related risks throughout transition and transformation activities.

Employee Relations & Employment Law

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including organisational restructuring, redundancies and formal consultation processes.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on Irish employment legislation, ensuring compliance and minimising employment-related risks.
• Manage complex individual and collective employee relations cases, including disciplinary matters, grievances and workplace investigations.
• Develop and implement effective employee relations strategies aligned with wider business objectives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, trade unions, employee representatives and external advisers.
• Ensure employee relations processes, documentation and records are accurate, consistent and legally compliant.
• Coach and support managers in handling employee relations matters and applying employment legislation effectively.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager or senior HR advisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation, particularly TUPE/ARD, employee transfers, restructuring and redundancy.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters, including individual and collective consultations.
• Experience supporting organisational transformation, workforce transitions and large-scale change programmes.
• Demonstrable experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing commercial priorities with sound HR practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations professionally.
• A resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.

• The role is based in Dublin and involves travel in line with business requirements, including occasional travel to the UK.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established international organisation in a senior HR position, where you will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, shape people initiatives and play a key role in complex organisational transformation.

If you are an experienced HR Business Partner with strong Irish employment law expertise and a proven background in TUPE/ARD, complex employee relations and organisational change, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme

Based in Dublin 4, Ireland. Hybrid – 3 days a week on site. Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email [e-mail]