HR Business Partner – 12 Month Contract

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations, industrial relations and stakeholder management? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a large, established organisation?

Osborne Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a national public sector organisation based in Citywest, Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially aware HR professional who enjoys working closely with senior management, providing practical HR advice and supporting organisational change.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering effective people management practices, building strong relationships across the organisation and supporting the wider HR strategy.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Duration: 12-Month Contract – Maternity Cover

Location: Citywest, Dublin

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote

Salary: €58,912 per annum

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, you will work closely with management teams and HR colleagues to provide professional HR advice, support business objectives and drive best practice across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to senior management, providing practical advice and guidance on a broad range of HR matters.
• Managing and advising on complex employee relations and industrial relations issues within a unionised environment.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with managers, employees, trade unions and key stakeholders.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication, consultation and implementation.
• Advising management on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation and best practices.
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to support the delivery of HR strategies, projects and organisational objectives.
• Supporting performance management, workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, policies and service delivery.
• Preparing HR reports, analysing workforce data and providing meaningful insights to support management decisions.
• Supporting the implementation of new HR initiatives and ensuring consistent HR practices across departments.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who are confident managing complex people matters, building relationships with stakeholders and providing practical solutions in a busy working environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant HR experience, with strong exposure to generalist HR and business partnering.
• A relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources at NFQ Level 7 or equivalent.
• Significant experience in employee relations and industrial relations, including working within a unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation, HR policies and employment practices.
• Proven experience supporting and implementing organisational change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and advise at all levels.
• Experience working with senior management and providing guidance on complex HR matters.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret HR data and prepare reports.
• Experience using HR systems, including HRIS, time and attendance systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver results in a busy environment.
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Desirable:

• CIPD qualification or accreditation.
• Previous HR experience within the public sector.
• Experience working across large or complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• A proven ability to develop practical, cost-effective HR solutions and contribute to continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive annual salary of €58,912.
• 12-month contract with an established national public sector organisation.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working remotely each week.
• Exposure to a broad range of employee relations, industrial relations and strategic HR matters.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to organisational change.
• A varied and engaging position within an experienced HR team.

Please Note: Some flexibility around working hours may be required occasionally to support the operational needs of the organisation.

Interested? We’d Love to Hear From You!

If you’re an experienced HR Business Partner looking for your next opportunity and enjoy a role that combines hands-on HR support with strategic involvement, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Michael Gaynor. If you are interested in being considered for this role or other suitable opportunities that match your skills and experience, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the link provided.

Please Note: Applicants must currently reside in Ireland and have valid permission to work in Ireland.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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