Senior Business Partner

Your new company Our client is a leading multinational provider of workplace support services, employing hundreds of thousands of people globally and partnering with organisations across a diverse range of sectors including corporate, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and leisure. The organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality workplace experiences through innovative services and programmes. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, sustainability, and service excellence, the business operates at significant scale while maintaining a customer-centric approach. The company invests heavily in technology, continuous improvement, and talent development to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-performing services that enhance both employee engagement and organisational productivity.

This role requires someone with their own car, as travel is required.

Your new role

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, ensuring people strategies support operational objectives and long-term organisational success.
• Lead the delivery of people initiatives across the business, driving employee engagement, talent development, retention, and organisational performance.
• Coach and influence leaders on workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and employee development to build high-performing teams.
• Play a key role in organisational change projects, including restructures, business transformation initiatives, and cultural change programmes.
• Analyse workforce trends and people data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support informed business decisions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, providing commercially focused guidance while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Foster positive relationships with employee representative groups, trade unions, and external stakeholders, supporting constructive engagement and issue resolution.
• Partner with specialist HR functions to deliver seamless people solutions across recruitment, learning and development, reward, payroll, and employee experience.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing HR processes, policies, and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning and organisational design activities, ensuring the business has the capability and talent required to meet future demands.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic people plans that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the People function, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, alongside membership of CIPD or an equivalent professional body is advantageous.
• Previous experience operating in a senior HR, People Business Partner, or employee relations-focused role within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, with the ability to provide commercially sound and practical guidance to leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and organisational change processes.
• A track record of successfully delivering people initiatives that drive engagement, performance, and business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in challenging and influencing where appropriate.
• Experience supporting change management, organisational development, or business transformation initiatives.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary package of €75,000 - €90,000 DOE.
• A hybrid working model.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Pension contribution to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 27 Days annual leave
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities to support career progression.
• The opportunity to work within a collaborative, people-focused culture where your contribution is valued.
• Exposure to a dynamic and evolving environment, with the opportunity to influence strategic people initiatives and make a meaningful business impact.
• A supportive leadership team committed to employee development, engagement, and career growth.

What you need to do now

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Desired Skills and Experience

human resources, HRBP, employment law

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