HR Business Partner - 12-Month Maternity Contract

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A leading organisation in Dublin is seeking a seasoned HR professional to join their team on a 12-month maternity cover. This role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact people strategies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals.

• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organisational development.

• Support and advise on change management initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations, performance management, and engagement matters.

• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance through effective people strategies.

• Lead complex ER cases, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.

• Coach and support managers on performance management, development planning, and career progression.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and organisational values.

• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with Learning & Development to identify skill gaps and support targeted development initiatives.

• Drive engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.

• Support leadership capability development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

• Facilitate talent reviews and workforce planning processes.

• Provide HR analytics and workforce insights to support decision‑making.

• Monitor key HR metrics and recommend actions based on trends.

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems.

• Stay informed on HR best practice, regulatory changes, and market trends.

• Build strong relationships with leaders, managers, employees, and HR colleagues.

• Collaborate with Recruitment, HR Operations, and Reward teams to deliver integrated HR solutions.

• Participate in HR projects, initiatives, and organisational change programmes as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in HR, Business or related discipline (essential)

• CIPD or equivalent professional accreditation (preferred)

• Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or partnering capacity within complex, multi-site environments

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and establish trusted relationships across the business

• Deep working knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations frameworks and contemporary HR practices

• Proven track record in leading organisational change, talent development and strategic workforce initiatives

• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with confidence

• Strong analytical mindset, leveraging HR data and insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement

• Familiarity with project-driven, engineering or construction sectors is a distinct advantage

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