HR Business Partner International Construction firmis seeking an experienced HR Business Partnerfor a 12month FTC to cover maternity leave. Monday Thursday: 9.00am 5.15pm, Friday: 9.00am 3.30pm Hybrid model: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Occasional travelto site meetings in Ireland mainly in Leinster Start date March/April 2026 Key Responsibilities: Partner with the BU leadership team to design and deliver the people strategy. Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit. Lead workforce and resource planning to ensure future capability needs are met. Support and coach managers in performance, development, and probation management. Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives. Lead and advise on disciplinary and grievance processes. Drive talent management and succession planning, ensuring clear action plans are in place. Prepare and present HR reports, metrics, and insights at board level. Oversee the annual pay review and compensation processes. Provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support. Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and practices across the business. Qualifications & Experience: Relevant third-level qualification in HRM, Business, or a related field. CIPD membership (advantageous but not essential). Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within construction, engineering, or architecture sectors. Strong business partnering experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Please contact Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy today for a discreet conversation. Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role. Skills: HR Business Partner Stakeholder Management Employee Lifecycle