HR Business Partner

Your new company Your new company is a well-established, purpose-driven organisation operating at Semi-State level, focused on delivering large-scale, high-impact development and infrastructure projects across Ireland.

With significant government backing and a strong growth pipeline, the organisation is committed to creating sustainable communities while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Your new role As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the organisation's People & Culture strategy. Partnering closely with senior leaders and business units, you will provide practical, solutions-focused HR support across the full employee life cycle.

You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and talent acquisition activities. Leading on key HR programmes, you will drive initiatives across engagement, retention, compensation and benefits, and governance, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach to people management.

This role also involves coaching managers, handling employee relations matters, contributing to HR projects, and supporting the continuous improvement of HR policies and processes. You will collaborate closely with the wider HR team to ensure a high-quality and consistent HR service across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have a strong background in HR Business Partnering, with proven experience influencing stakeholders and delivering strategic and operational HR support.

• You will bring:A degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar HRBP role
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle management, employee relations, and HR best practice
• Experience leading recruitment campaigns and working within talent acquisition
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
• Experience using HRIS systems (experience with Bamboo
• HR desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Experience within a public sector or semi-state environment, along with exposure to audit and governance processes, would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return In return, you will have the opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation making a meaningful impact nationally. You will work within a supportive and collaborative HR team, with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key people initiatives.

The role offers

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and development
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact organisational projects
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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