Senior 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.

Business-Aligned People Strategy

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR initiatives with business priorities

• Advise on organisational design, succession planning and talent strategy

• Lead change management programmes

• Act as a sounding board on complex employee matters and engagement challenges

Employee Relations & Case Management

• Manage ER cases, investigations and formal processes

• Coach managers on performance development and career progression

• Ensure HR practices comply with employment law and company values

• Foster a culture of fairness, accountability and continuous learning

Talent & Culture

• Partner with L&D to address skill gaps and support growth initiatives

• Champion engagement, inclusion and wellbeing programmes

• Support leadership development through coaching and succession planning

• Facilitate talent reviews and workforce planning

People Insights & Process Improvement

• Deliver workforce analytics to inform strategic decisions

• Monitor HR metrics to identify trends and recommend action

• Contribute to policy and process enhancements for operational efficiency

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build trusted relationships across leadership and HR teams

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Reward and HR Operations to deliver cohesive solutions

• Model company values and contribute to a positive organisational culture

• Participate in HR projects and transformation programmes

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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