Strategic HR Partner – Healthcare People Growth

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

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