Senior People Partner: Strategy, Leadership & Change

Chartwells Independent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Dublin is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to lead the People Strategy within the Irish operations on a full-time, permanent basis (40 hours per week). You will partner with operational and senior leadership to drive performance, engagement, talent development and organisational change, delivering robust HR guidance and cross-functional people initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in operational HR, a related degree, strong employee relations, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a demanding operational HR environment.
• Degree-qualified in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Strong employee relations experience with extensive case management, including redundancy programmes and Trade Union engagement.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management, change management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of self-awareness, resilience, and a proactive approach to development.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver the People Strategy and provide expert HR guidance that supports business objectives and drives organisational performance.
• Build leadership and people capability through coaching, development initiatives, succession planning, talent management, and employee engagement activities.
• Lead and support change management, organisational design, process improvement, and business transformation projects across multiple operational areas.
• Analyse people metrics, trends, and workforce data to drive decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop action plans.
• Provide expert employee relations support, including complex case management, redundancy processes, disciplinary and grievance matters, and Trade Union engagement.
• Represent the business at Workplace Relations Commission hearings and support case preparation in partnership with IBEC and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Resourcing, Learning & Development, Reward & Benefits, Payroll, Workforce Management and other specialist teams to deliver people-focused solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across HR systems, policies, procedures, and people processes, leveraging technology to maximise efficiency and value.
• Support compensation and salary review processes, benchmarking activities, and workforce planning initiatives across the business.
• Coach and develop members of the wider People Team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth.

Skills

People Business Partner

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Dublin is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to lead the People Strategy within the Irish operations on a full-time, permanent basis (40 hours per week). You will partner with operational and senior leadership to drive performance, engagement, talent development and organisational change, delivering robust HR guidance and cross-functional people initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in operational HR, a related degree, strong employee relations, and the ability to