Requirements
This role requires an agile HR professional who is adept at managing ambiguity, adapting quickly to evolving priorities, and providing strategic guidance during transformation
Key attributes include expertise in change management (ideally with a represented workforce) the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, proven credibility as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees
Proven track record within HR / People centric roles, including minimum of 3 years partnering with leadership teams, ideally in a fast paced operational / manufacturing environment
Experience managing local change programmes including restructuring and workforce planning
Demonstrated experience in both Industrial and employee relations with working knowledge of Irish employment law
Experience using HRIS platforms to manage people centric campaigns (Reward, Performance, Talent) with a level of comfort with reporting tools, excel, and BI dashboards
Experience driving culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives
Exposure to, and passion for, talent management, succession planning, and capability development
What the job involves
Reporting Line: HR Director Ireland with accountability to Site Director
Direct reports: 1 People Partner
This 1 Year Fixed Term Contract HR Business Partner role is a pivotal on-site position within the Irish Distillers Bottling and Blending operations in Clondalkin, Dublin
Reporting to the HR Director of Irish Distillers and working closely with the Site Director, you will act as the HR lead for a fast paced operations environment
Supporting a workforce of c.140 employees, you will partner directly with the site leadership team to drive transformation, engagement, and organisational effectiveness
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the local people agenda while collaborating with a wider HR community across Ireland and with Pernod Ricard colleagues in the UK
With one direct report, you will combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery across change, talent, performance, and employee and industrial relations
As the local HR lead, support the Site Director in the implementation of operational and behavioural change
Contribute to the development and maintenance of positive, constructive relationships with employee groups as the local owner of IR agenda, along with the Site Director
Working with the UK Bottling & Blending HR Team co-define the People Strategy for a newly integrated B&B function
Coach leaders on effective goalsetting, feedback, and performance conversations
Support calibration processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with organisational standards
Drive the annual talent review process, ensuring robust succession planning and identification of highpotential employees
Support leaders in building strong talent pipelines for critical roles
Reinvigorate employee engagement through the development of a listening strategy supported by our quarterly pulse surveys and 2 way comms
Support leaders in navigating workplace issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policy
Assist in the resolution of disputes, grievances, and negotiations in a fair and timely manner
Lead quarterly workforce planning cycles, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy
Support annual budgeting by providing data and insights into headcount, labour spend, overtime, and productivity drivers
Partner with Finance and Operations to monitor actual labour costs against plan and recommend adjustments
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