JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott in IrelandAbbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.Purpose of the Job:The HR Business Partner contributes to the design, development, and implementation of HR programmes across core functional areas. The role provides strategic and operational guidance to leaders on HR policies, employee relations, and talent initiatives. Liaising with employees, managers, HR Centres of Excellence and other stakeholders, the HRBP ensures effective communication, supports business objectives, and drives HR processes. The role may also lead or participate in HR projects, support recruitment strategies, maintain HR systems, deliver training, and prepare reports and analytics as needed.Major Responsibilities Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Business Partner will partner with business leaders to deliver the HR value proposition through:Talent & Capability DevelopmentSupporting leaders in building strong talent pipelines and identifying capability needs, supporting with succession planning and development conversationsCulture & ChangeSupporting leaders in strengthening organisational culture and improving employee engagementPartnering on change management activities to ensure effective communication and adoptionEmployee Relations & Foundational ServicesProviding timely and accurate ER guidance to leaders to proactively manage issuesCoaching and mentoring leaders to build ER competence and ensure consistent policy applicationHR Processes & OperationsSupporting business leaders in executing cyclical HR processes (performance management, merit, etc.)Maintaining HR systems and data as requiredProjects & Cross-Functional CollaborationRepresenting the business unit on cross-site HR teams or initiativesConducting research, data analysis, and reporting to support business and HR objectivesLeading HR initiatives such as performance culture, engagement, diversity & inclusion, and talent developmentEducation & ExperienceThird level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline and/or membership of CIPDHands-on experience across core HR disciplines including employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and talent developmentKey CompetenciesStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsAbility to influence and coach leaders at all levelsAnalytical skills with experience preparing HR metrics and reportsStrong communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentConnect with us at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:HR ConsultantDIVISION:CHR Corporate Human ResourcesLOCATION:Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Ie - Asflex78 (Ireland)TRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:YesSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable