Key Business Partner Role:
Our organization is seeking a skilled and experienced Business Partner to join its team.
This role will support various teams based in different locations, anticipating future needs and ensuring the company meets the needs of all colleagues while adhering to best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic input into people-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with local team needs
* Drive performance management processes to cultivate a high-performance culture
* Lead talent reviews, identifying key individuals and supporting their development plans
* Coordinate and advise on promotion processes
* Manage employee relations matters, escalating issues to the Senior HRBP or Chief People Officer when necessary
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the Career Coach population, supporting their development and effectiveness
* Collaborate with the Operations team to address employee inquiries in compliance with local employment law and internal guidelines
* Resolve escalated queries from Operations, and provide timely information as needed
* Support the development and continuous improvement of our Career Coaches
* Lead early-career talent initiatives, managing graduate and intern programs for Ireland and NI
* Facilitate graduate exam preparation and manage examination processes for Ireland and NI
* Engage with professional bodies to strengthen graduate recruitment and elevate standards
* Support Caribbean offices in meeting professional qualification requirements and nurturing early-career talent
* Capture and relay learning and development needs from client groups/offices
* Plan and execute high-quality local L&D events in collaboration with the Head of L&D
* Partner with the Operations Director (Finance) to assess and forecast headcount requirements
* Work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition on local hiring efforts-including graduate recruitment, candidate insights, and onboarding logistics
* Offer regional expertise to enhance talent acquisition strategies and identify effective sourcing channels
* Deliver key people metrics and reporting to inform business decisions
* Contribute to people-centric projects locally and across the wider group
* Support the setup and growth of new office locations both in Ireland and internationally
Requirements:
* Experience operating at Business Partner level, managing senior-level stakeholders
* Experience in a Professional Services environment, ideally Consultancy
* Strong commercial skills and a desire to act as a commercial partner to the business
* Ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
* Effective problem-solving and facilitation skills
* A credible and influential communicator
* Confidence to challenge senior stakeholders as appropriate and when necessary
* Experience working on change and project-related activity
* Experience using an applicant tracking system
* Hybrid working - with 3 days in the office
Benefits:
This role offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and collaboration with a talented team.
What We Offer:
We are committed to creating a positive work environment that supports the well-being and success of our employees. This includes flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation package.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our organization's success.