Senior HR Business Partner Department: Human Resources Location: Enniscorthy, Wexford CO.
With bi-weekly travel to the Dublin site.
UK travel required (Manchester, Glasgow, Livingston, Nottingham and Reading).
Qualification: CIPD Level 7 (essential) About the Role We are seeking an experiencedSenior HR Business Partner to join a dynamic, UK-based HR team supporting four Group companies.
The role offers exposure to a diverse workforce, providing significant HR complexity and an excellent opportunity to operate at a strategic and group-wide level.
This is a senior partnering role where you will act as a strategic advisor, people champion and change agent, supporting both the local HR strategy and the wider Group People & Business Strategy, while ensuring alignment with ISO standards.
On-Site Working Requirement (Non-Negotiable) This role requires a strong on-site presence and isnot a remote or hybrid position.
The successful candidate will be expected to workon-site four days per week as a core requirement of the role.
While some flexibility may develop over time based on tenure, performance, and established working relationships, an on-site presence is essential for effective stakeholder engagement, culture-building, and operational delivery.
Candidates who are not willing or able to commit to regular on-site working should not apply.
Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnering Deliver an exceptional senior-level HR partnering service to business leaders Act as a trusted advisor, providing coaching, mentoring and guidance on performance, capability and organisational effectiveness Support leaders through people and organisational change initiatives Drive productivity, engagement and business performance Talent & Skills Development Identify training and development needs in partnership with Talent & Development Support strategic workforce planning (size, shape, cost and agility) Identify and develop key talent and future leaders Support restructuring, succession planning and organisational design Employment Law, Governance & Compliance Act as the employment law champion across the business Guide the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes and procedures Ensure compliance with employment legislation and alignment with ISO standards HR Systems & Data Capability Given the scale and complexity of the Group, strong HR systems capability and data literacy are essential.
You will: Interpret HR data to inform decision-making and workforce planning Use digital HR platforms to drive efficiency, service improvement and continuous improvement Analyse people trends and provide insight-driven recommendations Ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance Recruitment & Reward Support the CPO, HR Director and RPO in delivering inclusive and effective recruitment strategies Contribute to the development of forward-looking compensation and benefits approaches Support reward and recognition programmes to drive engagement and retention Employee Relations & Culture Manage a complex ER caseload end-to-end with confidence and professionalism Support conflict resolution in a collaborative and pragmatic manner Promote a positive culture, morale and retention Support TUPE activities where required Participate in ad hoc HR and people-related projects About You CIPD Level 7 qualified (essential) Proven experience operating as a senior HR Business Partner within a complex, multi-site or group environment Strong employment IRISH law knowledge and ER expertise Confident working with HR systems, people data and digital platforms Commercially astute with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level Comfortable with regular travel across Ireland and the UK Whats on Offer A highly visible, strategic HR role within a complex and evolving group environment Broad exposure across multiple businesses and leadership teams Opportunity to influence people strategy at both local and group level Strong scope for professional growth and development Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary andcompany pension scheme Car allowance Access to afree financial advice service Life assurance and acomprehensive wellness programme Sponsored training andongoing professional development opportunities Regularteam-building events and company-wide initiatives Flexible lifestyle days and3 paid volunteer days per year Skills: HR Strategy Strategic HR Employee Relations HR policy Employee Engagement Partnering Management CIPD