HR Business Partner (People Excellence)

Summary:

An HR Business Partner is required for a biopharmaceutical company in Waterford. The role supports business leaders in implementing the global People Strategy and delivering effective HR processes, with a strong focus on employee experience, organisational effectiveness and people development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the local implementation of the company’s global People Strategy, focusing on excellence and highest standards of employee experience.
• Partner with business leaders, Centres of Expertise (CoEs), and People Business Partners to execute people priorities and business changes.
• Support talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Guide and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, regular check-ins, and year-end assessments.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution and compliance with Irish Legislation.
• Support organizational changes and structure optimization.
• Implement and promote company’s Play to Win culture.
• Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines.
• Oversee compensation and benefits processes in line with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure local HR policies and practices align with changing legislation and global standards.
• Facilitate global mobility initiatives and manage employee lifecycle events.
• Collaborate on succession planning and leadership development.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex People & Culture matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience, considerable previous HR experience interacting with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational company environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations/performance management matters and organisational change and development.
• Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship building, influence, negotiation and project management skills.
• Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Exercise independent judgement with strong attention to detail.