An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading manufacturing organisation in Waterford. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and managers to drive HR strategy, deliver key people initiatives and support business objectives while promoting a positive and engaged workplace culture.
The role offers a competitive remuneration package and is based onsite in Waterford, five days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic HR partner to designated business units, supporting business planning and the delivery of organisational objectives.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers, providing HR guidance and influencing decisions across the organisation.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices comply with Irish employment legislation and best practice.
- Lead and support organisational change initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.
- Drive succession planning, talent development and internal mobility initiatives.
- Support annual salary reviews, reward and recognition programmes, HR budgeting and workforce planning.
- Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Collaborate with the wider HR team to implement people strategies and ensure consistency of HR practices across the site.
- Contribute to building a collaborative, engaged and high-performing workplace culture.
Key Requirements:
- Third level degree qualified (HR), or Business equivalent (CIPD qualified)
- Minimum 5 years' HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in employee relations and industrial relations.
- Previous experience engaging with trade unions is advantageous.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
- Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders and people managers.
- Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver effective HR solutions in a fast-paced environment.
