Standalone HR Business Partner
Location: Galway - East of the city, own transport required | full-time with 4 days onsite & 1 remote
About the Company & HR Function
Our client is an innovative Irish MedTech business with a strong clinical track record and an exciting commercial journey ahead. The company has operations in Galway and Dublin, with a growing presence in the US. They're at a real inflection point - transitioning from a development-stage organisation into a commercially focused, production‑led business - and this hire is central to supporting that growth.
The Role
This is the first dedicated HR hire in the business - a genuine opportunity to own the people function and make it your own. You'll be the go‑to HR person for the Galway‑based operations team, partnering closely with senior leaders and line managers on everything from day‑to‑day HR queries to building out people practices that will scale with the business. The role is broad by design, and will suit someone who is equally comfortable with the operational side of HR as they are influencing upwards and driving things through with senior stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
Act as the trusted HR advisor to senior leaders and line managers - providing clear, practical guidance on day‑to‑day people matters
Lead end‑to‑end recruitment across the business, supporting the ongoing growth of the operations team
Own and continuously improve the onboarding process - rolling it out consistently for every new starter
Implement and maintain the HRIS, ensuring accurate records and clean people data
Manage payroll administration and ensure HR practices comply with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
Develop and review HR policies and procedures - practical and accessible, not just documented
Support line managers with employee relations matters, offering grounded, pragmatic advice
Drive employee engagement and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture
Occasional travel to the Dublin office to stay connected with the wider leadership team
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Minimum 6 years' broad HR experience
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and make confident HR decisions
Comfortable being the primary HR contact - you don't need a team around you to thrive
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - credible at all levels
Hands‑on, pragmatic approach - you solve problems and drive things through
Desirable:
Background in a regulated environment - MedTech, life sciences, medical devices, manufacturing or healthcare
Experience developing line managers
Exposure to HRIS implementation or rollout
L&D or people management training background
CIPD qualification (part or fully qualified)
The Package:
Salary range: 70,000 - 80,000 p/a
10% Bonus (includes company and individual)
VHI Private Health Insurance
Occupational Pension Scheme: 5% employee matched by 5% employer contribution
Annual Leave entitlement, 20 days year 1 increasing to 24 days from year 4
Ongoing Education Support
Bike to Work scheme/Taxsaver Commuter tickets
Life Assurance Cover (4 x salary)
Free Parking (Galway)
75% pay for maternity/paternity leave after 2 years' service.
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