Senior HR Business Partner - Dublin 24
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Job Reference: SNRHRBP0211
Senior HR Business Partner
An established organisation in Ireland is seeking an accomplished Senior HR Business Partner to deliver strategic people support across key operational divisions. Working in close collaboration with senior management, this role will drive workforce alignment, lead organisational change, and deliver high-impact HR initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience, performance, and overall capability.
Location: Dublin 24 (Head Office base with flexible hybrid working options)
Contract: FTC until July 2027
HR Business Partnership
Collaborate with operational leaders to design and implement people strategies aligned with key business goals
Offer expert guidance on talent management, resource planning, succession design, and team development
Facilitate smooth organisational change initiatives with empathy and structured frameworks
Serve as an advisor on complex employee relations, performance cultivation, and staff engagement
Identify continuous improvement opportunities across business units using targeted HR solutions
Manage sensitive workforce matters, formal grievance processes, and workplace investigations
Coach people managers on performance enablement, structured growth plans, and career pathing
Maintain strict alignment with current employment legislation, internal policy, and core workplace ethics
Cultivate a high-trust workplace culture centered on accountability and ongoing professional growth
Coordinate with Learning and Development partners to bridge capability gaps through targeted learning
Drive engagement programmes that nurture workplace inclusion, staff wellbeing, and long-term retention
Strengthen leadership capacity through focused coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
Guide talent reviews and strategic workforce planning sessions
HR Data, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
Leverage HR analytics and workforce insights to inform leadership decisions and evaluate programme success
Track core key performance metrics, including staff turnover and engagement, to proactively address trends
Enhance core HR policies and internal operational systems to drive process efficiency
Stay up to date with employment law developments and market best practice to continuously refine HR strategy
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
Foster strong partnerships with senior executives, line managers, and internal HR specialists
Work alongside Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and Total Reward functions to deliver seamless HR services
Champion organizational values and model constructive leadership behaviours
Contribute to broader corporate HR projects, change initiatives, and organisational redesign
Key Qualifications and Experience
Substantial HR business partnering experience within a complex, multi-site, multi business corporate setting
Proven success advising and influencing senior operational stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of employment law and modern HR practices
Strong track record in change management, talent development, and organizational development
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical capability with experience utilizing HR data to guide business decisions
Relevant qualification in HR or business; CIPD certification strongly preferred
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