About the Role Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & Engagement team. Reporting to the Head of People & Engagement, the HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the delivery of people initiatives that drive business performance, employee engagement, and organisational growth. This is a broad HR Generalist role with responsibility across the full employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, HR Systems, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes. Develop job descriptions, person specifications, and recruitment strategies. Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external providers. Coordinate interviews, assessments, onboarding, and candidate experience initiatives. Support workforce planning activities and recruitment projects. Employee Relations Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters. Support grievance, disciplinary, absence management, and performance management processes. Participate in workplace investigations as required. Promote positive employee relations and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Support managers in resolving workplace issues effectively and consistently. Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook documentation to ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational requirements. Talent Management & Performance Lead and coordinate the annual Performance Management Cycle, including objective setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, calibration discussions, and performance improvement processes. Support the implementation of succession planning and talent review initiatives. Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees and development opportunities. Support career development and internal mobility initiatives. Provide guidance to managers on performance coaching and employee development. Learning & Development Coordinate learning and development activities across the organisation. Identify development needs and support the creation of individual development plans. Manage relationships with external training providers and internal stakeholders. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and development initiatives. Compensation & Benefits Support annual compensation review processes and benefits administration. Participate in salary benchmarking and compensation surveys. Assist with the analysis of workforce and HR metrics to support decision-making. Support the continuous review of employee benefits programmes. Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives. Coordinate employee surveys and support the development of action plans. Partner with internal committees and stakeholders to foster a positive workplace culture. Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and retention. HR Information Systems (HRIS) Act as the primary point of contact for the company's HRIS and People Management Systems. Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate employee information across all HR platforms. Support system enhancements, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide training and support to managers and employees on HR systems. Generate HR reports, dashboards, and people analytics to support business decision-making. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Employment Law, or a related discipline. A Master's degree and/or CIPD qualification would be considered an advantage. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or similar role. Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, or other regulated industry environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Demonstrated experience across Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, and HR Operations. Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices. Experience supporting managers and stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation. Experience working with HRIS and people management systems. Key Competencies Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and build trusted relationships. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering value to the business. Benefits: Health Insurance Performance Bonus Pension Scheme Parking Space with EV Charger Flex Time Work from Home Scheme
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