The Role

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner in Wicklow.

This is a permanent, full time role. 

Hybrid - 2 days at home 

Salary up to €80,000 depending on experience

Main duties:

• Build strong and productive working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Provide informed advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees across the business.
• Partner with site leaders to understand strategic objectives and deliver aligned HR support.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures that support business goals and ensure legal compliance.
• Champion employee needs while maintaining alignment with organisational priorities.
• Support talent acquisition activities including workforce planning, recruitment, and selection processes.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, deliver insights, and recommend solutions that enhance organisational performance.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training and development initiatives that build capability and support career progression.
• Coach and guide managers on performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Manage employee relations cases, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with employment legislation and stay current on HR best practices.
• Drive a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture that values diversity.
• Play a key role in organisational change initiatives, supporting effective change management and workforce planning.
• Provide support on both operational and strategic priorities within the HR and Training function as needed.

The Person

• Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly within the HR & Training department and with cross-functional teams across the site.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Strong performance and goal orientation with the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Proven capacity to multi-task and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in developing process improvements and leading change initiatives is advantageous.
• Strategic mindset with experience supporting and executing HR initiatives.
• Third-level qualification in Human Resource Management or a related discipline (ideal).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HR Business Partner role within a fast-paced, team-based operational environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.