We are seeking an experienced Human Resource Business Partner to join our team.
Job Description
A key member of the HR function, you will provide strategic guidance and support to senior leaders and managers across the organization, aligning business objectives with employee engagement and management practices. As a trusted advisor, you will act as a change agent and employee champion, driving initiatives that foster a high-performing workforce in a dynamic healthcare environment.
You will work closely with hospital managers as a business partner, providing HR advice, support, and guidance to all staff members. Your responsibilities will include developing effective working relationships, implementing various HR initiatives and action plans, and contributing to the delivery of hospital objectives.
Main Responsibilities
* Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders and managers to understand operational challenges and deliver people solutions aligned with hospital goals.
* Employee Relations & Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to managers and staff on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
* Talent Acquisition & Retention: Partner with recruitment and hiring managers to support end-to-end recruitment strategies, support onboarding processes, and contribute to staff retention strategies.
* Performance Management & Development: Champion the hospital's performance review process, supporting managers in setting goals and managing underperformance, and work with Learning & Development colleagues to identify training needs.
* Policy & Compliance: Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures consistently and fairly, ensure HR practices are compliant with Irish employment legislation and hospital accreditation frameworks.
* HR Metrics & Reporting: Use HR analytics to drive decision-making, track key KPIs (e.g., turnover, absenteeism), and prepare regular reports for management.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A qualification in Human Resource Management (HRM) or related discipline, with commitment to work towards same.
* CIPD qualification or working towards same.
* Minimum 2 years HR experience preferably as a HR Business Partner or equivalent advisory role.
* Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
* Desirable: Experience in healthcare, exposure to industrial relations and union engagement.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
* Strategic Thinking & Commercial Awareness: Ability to think strategically and commercially, with a deep understanding of organizational goals and priorities.
* Relationship Building & Influencing Skills: Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations.
* Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: High emotional intelligence and resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Integrity & Professionalism: Unwavering integrity and professionalism, with a strong commitment to upholding HR standards and codes of conduct.
* Adaptability & Initiative: Adaptability and initiative, with the ability to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities and circumstances.