A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced
HR Business Partner
to join their team. This is a strategic and operational role, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact across workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, and employee well-being.
Working closely with operational management teams, the successful candidate will deliver high-quality HR support and lead the implementation of initiatives that enhance the employee experience within a unionised environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with managers to deliver expert HR support across the employee lifecycle.
* Drive workforce planning strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
* Manage complex employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) cases.
* Support the design and execution of HR initiatives that promote employee engagement and well-being.
* Contribute to talent acquisition, development, and retention programmes.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with unions and staff representatives.
* Provide coaching and advice to management on HR best practices and employment legislation.
* Use HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
* Play a key role in supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Candidate Profile – Essential Criteria:
* Third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior HR operational role.
* Experience working in a public sector healthcare setting.
* Proven expertise in managing ER/IR matters in a unionised environment.
* Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
* Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.