HR Business Partner - Dublin West - 12 month Contract

HR Business Partner

About The Position

Our client, a public sector body with multi-site businesses, are looking to recruit a HR business partner on a long term contract initially. This role will be based in west Dubin on a hybrid basis and will require some travel to various other offices in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Advisory & Support: Acts as a central point of contact, providing comprehensive HR advice and support to assigned districts and departments on a wide range of HR matters.
• Employee Relations: Handles a wide range of employee relations matters, including supporting change initiatives and providing advice on operational IR issues.
• Policy & Legal Guidance: Offers expert guidance on the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of service, employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
• HR Data Analysis: Collects, analyzes, and interprets HR performance management data (e.g., staffing numbers, absences, profiles) to support managerial decision-making and inform strategic workforce planning.
• Organizational Change Management: Manages the HR implications of organizational change initiatives, partnering with operations and departments to ensure smooth transitions and minimize employee disruption.
• HR Team Support: Supports the working practices of HR staff, promoting best practices and collaborating with colleagues to ensure an efficient and effective HR service.
• Workforce Planning: Contributes to workforce planning, ensuring the organization is equipped to meet evolving service needs and challenging traditional ways of working.
• Resource Management: Monitors resource trends, advises on recruitment and retention practices, and promotes the effective utilization of staffing resources.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversees the entire recruitment and onboarding process, from drafting role specifications to conducting inductions and gathering feedback.
• Recruitment Reporting & Development: Prepares recruitment reports, continuously reviews and develops the recruitment process, and ensures EDI is at the forefront.
• Compensation & Benefits: Provides support related to compensation and benefits, including payroll inputs, increment management, deductions, and benefit administration.
• Performance Management: Supports the performance management process, including probation reviews and providing guidance to managers.
• Training & Development: Develops and delivers internal training courses on HR policies, procedures, and other relevant topics.
• HR Projects & Programs: Leads and participates in HR projects and programs focused on aligning people processes, culture, systems, and the employee experience.
• Reporting & Compliance: Handles reporting requirements, including reporting to parent departments and preparing reports for audits.
  
  

Experience/Requirements

• A relevant third level Honours degree in a business, HR or related discipline.
• A full Category B driving licence that is valid in Ireland.
• Member of the CIPD.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a HR across all aspects of HR.
• A demonstrable knowledge of the core aspects of Human Resource Management: employee relations; recruitment, performance management; leadership development; employee engagement and employment law.
• Significant experience of Industrial Relations processes and practices and working in a unionised environment.
• Experience of implementing change management projects/programmes.
• Proven experience and capability to project manage, lead and implement a wide range of HR programmes and projects.
• Strong technical HR knowledge across broad range of disciplines.
• Strong experience and a thorough understanding of HR processes and practices.
• Strong experience of Industrial Relations processes and practices and working in a unionised environment.
• Experience of HR Governance & Compliance.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence managers and staff.
• Ability to undertake research and analyse data producing reports and performance metrics as required.
• The capacity to lead, influence and support implementation through multiple stakeholders at local level to ensure implementation of new policies, programmes, and recommendations.
  
  

Remuneration Package

€55,000 - €60,000

Contact

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