Senior HR Business Partner

Bon Secours Health System; Tralee; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business goals and provide strategic HR support to Heads of Departments and staff. You will lead on ER/IR matters, workforce planning, and talent development, partnering with leadership to drive engagement, performance, and workforce excellence within a hospital setting.

This full‑time role offers impact across the regional HR function, with opportunities to influence policy, HR technology, and

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of Irish Employment Law and HR best practices.
• Strong Industrial Relations/ER experience.
• Proven track record of managing change in a complex work environment.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide ER/IR support, handling grievance and disciplinary cases.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop workforce plans and talent strategies.
• Coach line managers on performance, engagement, and staff development.
• Monitor HR metrics and analyse trends to drive improvements.
• Lead Employment permit processes and contract reviews.
• Support HR strategy and policy updates with the Head of HR.

Skills

People management

Interpersonal communication

Influencing

Teamwork

Industrial relations

Change management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

3rd level HR qualification

Tools

TAMS

Workday

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner

Full Time – Permanent

For more than 100 years, Bon Secours Hospitals have been attending to Community needs and achieving break through medical advances in care. We are committed to providing our patients and their families with the very best care and the very best experience. Bon Secours Health System has 5 technologically advanced Hospitals located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Tralee, Limerick and a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee are delighted to announce an opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior HR Business Partner to join our Regional HR Team. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our organisation in aligning HR Strategies with business objectives, providing strategic HR support to our Heads of Departments and Staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support on routine ER/IR matters, including grievance and disciplinary cases, helping to maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Collaborate with hospital and departmental leadership and the Finance function to develop workforce plans and talent strategies aligned with service delivery goals and budgetary compliance.
• Provide hands‑on coaching, training, and support to line managers to strengthen people. management capabilities, with a focus on performance, engagement, and staff development.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics (e.g., absenteeism, turnover, morale) through HR systems to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive improvements in workforce performance and engagement.
• Collaborating with Head of TA on strategies to attract and retain high-quality talent in alignment with strategic goals.
• Reviews and approves employment contracts for internal and external offers.
• Lead and co‑ordinate the full lifecycle of employment permit applications.
• Implement initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, inclusive engagement, and a recognition culture aligned with the Health System’s values and “Employer of Choice” ambitions.
• Contribute to HR change initiatives, including policy updates, process improvements, and the integration of HR technology solutions to enhance service delivery and support the People Strategy.
• Collaborate with department leaders to assess training and development needs, ensuring staff have the skills required to deliver high-quality care efficiently and effectively.
• Facilitate proactive communication between HR and hospital staff on key initiatives, HR developments, and engagement activities to foster collaboration and transparency.
• Provide strategic and operational HR support to the Head of HR and hospital management, contributing to Group-wide initiatives and ensuring alignment with the overall People Strategy and Health System objectives.
• Promote and role‑model the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Health System in all interactions and HR initiatives

Essential Criteria

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Human Resources.
• Must be knowledgeable of Irish Employment Law and HR Best Practice Procedures.
• Strong Industrial Relations/ER experience.
• A proven track record of managing change in a complex work environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent people management, interpersonal communication, influencing and teamwork skills.
• Excellent IT skills to include MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

• Relevant Experience in a Healthcare setting.
• Experience with a HRMIS system (e.g., TAMS and Workday) would be advantageous.

We value our employees and believe that they are the key to our success. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our Organisation with HR Leadership in support of the business of Healthcare and in the continuing development of Staff. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and have a passion for driving Organisational success through effective HR strategies, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is Friday October 9th, 2026.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact Oonagh Van Laren [e-mail]

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Tralee

BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER