HR Business Partner (11-Month Maternity Cover) Galway (Parkmore) Location: Galway (Parkmore area) Contract: Full-time, 11-month maternity cover Hours: 38.5 hours per week Working pattern: Onsite 5 days/week for the first 3 months; hybrid option thereafter (WFH 1 day/week after 3 months service) A well-established manufacturing organisation in Galway is hiring an HR Business Partner to deliver hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a practical, people-facing role combining operational HR delivery with trusted advisory support to leaders and employees, ensuring best practice and compliance with Irish employment legislation. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & HRIS Maintain accurate employee data on the HRIS and keep records up to date Produce HR reports/metrics to support compliance and decision-making Maintain personnel files in line with GDPR and internal standards Employee Relations Manage end-to-end ER cases (performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) Coach managers on best practice, consistency, and compliance Support investigations, meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions Payroll & Benefits Support Act as HR point of contact for payroll queries and processes Support benefits administration and contractual/terms changes Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (leave, working time, etc.) Performance & Engagement Support performance management processes and manager capability Coach leaders on feedback, development plans, and team engagement Contribute to culture and continuous improvement initiatives Business Partnering Partner with managers across operations/manufacturing/support functions Provide advice on attendance, wellbeing, policy application, and workforce needs Support change initiatives and organisational development activities as required Recruitment & Onboarding Support recruitment and onboarding activities as required Coordinate interview processes, offers, contracts, and pre-employment checks Requirements 5+ years experience in an HR Generalist/HRBP role (operational/manufacturing environment preferred) Level 7/8 qualification in HRM or related discipline Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation Proven experience managing ER cases end-to-end HRIS experience (confident user; reporting and data accuracy focus) Comfortable supporting payroll queries and HR admin processes Strong stakeholder management and coaching ability High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Skills: HR hrbp HR Manager HR Business Partner