HR Business Partner

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR team based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This is a full-time, specified purpose contract.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, partnering with key stakeholders to drive people strategies that support business objectives.

You will play a critical role in shaping organisational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring the business has the right talent and capabilities to succeed.

Your main role and responsibilities

• Provide solution-focused HR advice to managers on a range of employee relations issues and country specific matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Develop and update human resource policies and procedures as necessary, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
• Deliver timely and effective support to employees on HR-related topics.
• Support and advise on internal investigations, grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring adherence to best practice and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Lead and deliver HR projects and initiatives across the business.
• Assist with recruitment activities as required.
• Support Global Mobility activities including tax queries, visa requests, legal travel documentation etc.
• Prepare business reports and analyse HR metrics and data to inform decision-making.
• Support compensation processes, including benchmarking and salary alignment with market data and internal frameworks.
• Liaise with third-party providers in relation to employee benefits.
• Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the wider HR team to drive overall HR performance.

Experience and Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Human Resources is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience as a HR BP or similar role.
• In depth understanding and knowledge of Irish employment legislation is essential.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment legislation is a distinct advantage.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Global mobility experience is an advantage.
• Change management experience is an advantage.
• Success Factors and MERCER experience is an advantage.
• Experience in Compensation and benefits is an advantage.
• Ability to independently and effectively manage Employee Relations cases in line with company procedure and process; preventing escalation and mitigating risk.
• Clear understanding and appreciation of confidentiality.
• Have a positive, pro-active approach to working in a team environment along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills with the ability to work on own initiative.

What we offer you

• A competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid working.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Time off in lieu.
• Enhanced Company Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.