HR Business Partner EU (2 Year Fixed Term), Dublin Pike

Purpose of the Position/ Role Summary The HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports business leaders by providing practical, commercially aware HR advice and guidance. The role focuses on strengthening manager capability, supporting employee relations, and enabling effective performance management, while ensuring consistency with company policies and local employment legislation.

The HRBP operates as a key link between the HR function and the business, balancing hands‑on operational support with forward‑looking people planning.

This is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Key Role Specific Requirements Business Partnership&Manager Support

Build strong working relationships with managers and act as a trusted point of contact for HR matters

Provide day‑to‑day guidance on people management, performance, and team effectiveness

Support managers in making fair, consistent, and compliant decisions

Performance Management

Support the delivery of the performance management cycle (goal setting, mid‑year reviews, annual reviews)

Guide managers on performance improvement planning and managing underperformance

Encourage a consistent and high‑quality approach to performance conversations

Workforce Planning&Organisational Support

Partner with managers to understand team structures, capability gaps, and hiring needs

Provide input into headcount planning and role design

Support organisational changes, ensuring smooth implementation and communication

Employee Relations

Lead on employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes

Provide clear, practical advice aligned with local employment law and company policy

Coach managers on handling sensitive or complex employee issues

Recruitment&Talent

Support recruitment activity through workforce planning and manager guidance

Partner with hiring managers to ensure effective selection decisions

Contribute to onboarding and retention initiatives within the business area

HR Policies&Compliance

Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures

Provide guidance on policy interpretation in line with local legislation

Support compliance requirements across jurisdictions (contracts, processes, documentation)

Data&Insights

Monitor key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, performance outcomes)

Identify trends and highlight risks to managers and HR leadership

Support action planning based on insights (e.g., engagement survey outcomes)

Change&Continuous Improvement

Support business‑led change initiatives (e.g., restructures, process improvements)

Contribute to improving HR processes and ways of working

Promote a positive employee experience through practical HR support

Experience

Strong working knowledge of employment law (multi‑country experience desirable)

Experience supporting employee relations cases end‑to‑end

Ability to build credible relationships with managers

Practical, solution‑focused approach to HR challenges

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working in a fast‑paced, operational environment

Minimum 5 years’ experience within the HR function

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Key Behaviours

Pragmatic and commercially aware

Confident in advising and challenging where appropriate

Calm and balanced when handling sensitive issues

Collaborative and supportive approach

Focused on consistency and fairness

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