Strategic HR Partner — Hybrid, Long-Term Contract to 2028

Wallace Myers International; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a leading multinational in Waterford, operating on a hybrid model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The role is a fixed-term contract through February 2028 and involves partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives.

You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, organisational change, talent management and workforce planning, while ensuring an excellent employee experience and compliance with Irish

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Significant HR experience within a multinational or complex corporate environment.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases.
• Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or restructuring initiatives.
• Excellent understanding of Irish employment legislation.
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to deliver HR strategies and people initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support organisational design, restructuring and business transformation projects.
• Drive talent management activities including succession planning, leadership development and retention initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment and workforce planning activities.
• Lead and support annual performance management and development processes.
• Collaborate with specialist HR teams to deliver people-focused programmes and initiatives.
• Ensure policies and practices remain compliant with employment legislation and best practice.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder partnering

Employee relations

Organisational change

Communication & influencing

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline

Job description

Wallace Myers International is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a leading multinational in Waterford, operating on a hybrid model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The role is a fixed-term contract through February 2028 and involves partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives.

You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, organisational change, talent management and workforce planning, while ensuring an excellent employee experience and compliance with Irish