Summary:

A HR Business Partner is required for a biopharmaceutical company in West Cork. The successful candidate will provide strategic business partner support to the site. The incumbent will have opportunities to support a range of assignments across the Ireland HR Network including but not limited to policy development and Compensation/ Benefits. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Strategic BP support across client groups in driving & realising their people strategy.
• Support delivery of annual performance and talent processes as well as succession planning; provide coaching and feedback on how to improve individual performance to meet business objectives.
• Proactively manage employee relations to ensure a highly effective workforce capable of achieving business goals.
• Industrial Relations; model and champion effective partnership with our unions. Support and coach the business to ensure successful management of issues. Lead union partnership with one of our three union groups.
• Represent the company during dispute resolution processes.
• Work collaboratively across site and as part of the Irish HR network to provide support in implementing various projects as required.
• Develop, implement and update local and country HR policies and support communication of same.
• Work collaboratively with management to provide advice and guidance on compensation and benefits and assist with salary and bonus administration.
• Lead critical updates to people managers and SLT at monthly forums.
• Provide SME knowledge to ensure seamless delivery of T&A function (Kronos) of HR.
• Provide ad hoc administrative support including compliant management of department purchase orders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; CIPD qualification or relevant master’s degree.
• 2-3 years’ experience in an HR role, ideally working in a large multi-national environment.
• Industrial Relations skills and previous experience partnering directly with union groups is essential.
• Ability to project manage multiple projects and initiatives through to successful delivery.
• Good knowledge of Irish and European employment law framework.
• Strong administration skills.