Associate HR Business Partner. In partnership with its client Kenny-Whelan & Associates are currently seeking an Associate HR Business Partner for the Cork area. The Client: The Client is a well established Pharmaceutical company in Cork with sites nationwide. Profile: Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Oversees organisation regulatory and compliance requirements. Responsible for the process of recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees. Adheres to legal requirements and privacy guidelines. Duties: Provide Strategic BP support across client groups in driving & realising their people strategy. Support delivery of annual performance and talent processes as well as succession planning; provide coaching and feedback on how to improve individual performance to meet business objectives. Proactively manage employee relations to ensure a highly effective workforce capable of achieving business goals. Industrial Relations; model and champion effective partnership with unions. Support and coach the business to ensure successful management of issues. Lead union partnership. Represent the company during dispute resolution processes. Work collaboratively across site and as part of the Irish HR network to provide support in implementing various projects as required. Develop, implement and update local and country HR policies and support communication of same. Work collaboratively with management to provide advice and guidance on compensation and benefits and assist with salary and bonus administration. Lead critical updates to people managers at monthly forums. Provide SME knowledge to ensure seamless delivery of T&A function (Kronos) of HR. Provide ad hoc administrative support including compliant management of department purchase orders. Educational / IT Qualifications Bachelors degree; CIPD qualification or relevant masters degree. Key Experience: 2-3 years experience in an HR role, ideally working in a large multi-national environment. Industrial Relations skills and previous experience partnering directly with union groups is essential. Ability to build partnerships and to work effectively with people at all levels. Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels of the business. Ability to project manage multiple projects and initiatives through to successful delivery. Effective at managing multiple stakeholders. Good knowledge of Irish and European employment law framework. **Please note that as this is a Contract role you need to be eligible to work in Ireland, hold a Stamp1G or Stamp 4 Visa All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence Kenny-Whelan Contact: For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on or sendyour updated CV to Skills: advanced word excel powerpoint KRONOS Benefits: Paid Holidays Canteen Parking