Senior HR Business Partner (Dublin)

O’Neill & Brennan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to senior leaders within a large, multi-site organisation based in Dublin. The role focuses on aligning people strategies with business objectives, managing complex employee relations, and driving initiatives across talent management, organisational development and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders, advise on workforce planning, lead complex ER matters and drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior HR, business partnering or HR advisory role within a large or complex organisation.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent desirable; experience in construction, engineering or project-based environments would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and organisational development.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Support change management initiatives and advise managers on performance management and employee development.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with recruitment, HR operations and other internal teams to improve HR processes and organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Change management

Coaching

Education

Degree in HR, Business or related

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner – Dublin

DOE: €85k – €95k

Overview:

O’Neill & Brennan is hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to senior leaders within a large, multi-site organisation. This role will focus on aligning people strategies with business objectives, managing complex employee relations matters and driving initiatives across talent management, organisational development and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and organisational development.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Support change management initiatives and advise managers on performance management and employee development.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and retention initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with recruitment, HR operations and other internal teams to improve HR processes and organisational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a senior HR, business partnering or HR advisory role within a large or complex organisation.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and UK employment legislation, employee relations and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in change management, organisational development and talent management.
• Excellent communication, coaching, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation desirable; experience in construction, engineering or project-based environments would be an advantage.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation