Strategic HR Partner: Global People & Change

Careerwise Recruitment; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Waterford is seeking an HR Business Partner Engineer on a 12-month contract, hybrid with days on site.

You will work with the People Business Partner, People Excellence, and People Services to support the business, lead local execution of strategy, manage ER matters, and drive performance and leadership development in line with Irish law.

The role emphasizes DEI, engagement, and global values, offering exposure to multinational stakeholders and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Proven HR experience partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational corporate environment.
• Track record of managing complex ER, performance management, and organizational development/change.
• Strong facilitation, influence, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building ability across all organizational levels.
• Independent judgment with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead local implementation of the global People Strategy, ensuring the highest standards of employee experience.
• Collaborate with business leaders, CoEs, and HR teams to execute core people priorities and manage organizational change.
• Manage complex ER matters, grievance resolutions, and local HR policy alignments in full compliance with Irish legislation.
• Guide end-to-end performance management processes, support succession planning, leadership development, and global mobility initiatives.
• Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement initiatives that reflect the clients global values.

Skills

HR partnering

Stakeholder mgmt

ER management

Change management

Facilitation

Negotiation

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client in Waterford is seeking an HR Business Partner Engineer on a 12-month contract, hybrid with days on site.

You will work with the People Business Partner, People Excellence, and People Services to support the business, lead local execution of strategy, manage ER matters, and drive performance and leadership development in line with Irish law.

The role emphasizes DEI, engagement, and global values, offering exposure to multinational stakeholders and change initiatives.