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HR Business Partner

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  • Division: HR
  • Contact Email: deirdre.moran@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25469

Human Resources Business Partner - Sligo - Permanent

The HR Business Partner contributes to the design, development, and implementation of HR programmes across core functional areas. The role provides strategic and operational guidance to leaders on HR policies, employee relations, and talent initiatives. Liaising with employees, managers, HR Centres of Excellence and other stakeholders, the HRBP ensures effective communication, supports business objectives, and drives HR processes. The role may also lead or participate in HR projects, support recruitment strategies, maintain HR systems, deliver training, and prepare reports and analytics as needed.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Business Partner will partner with business leaders to deliver the HR value proposition through:

Talent & Capability Development

  • Supporting leaders in building strong talent pipelines and identifying capability needs, supporting with succession planning and development conversations

Culture & Change

  • Supporting leaders in strengthening organisational culture and improving employee engagement
  • Partnering on change management activities to ensure effective communication and adoption

Employee Relations & Foundational Services

  • Providing timely and accurate ER guidance to leaders to proactively manage issues
  • Coaching and mentoring leaders to build ER competence and ensure consistent policy application

HR Processes & Operations

  • Supporting business leaders in executing cyclical HR processes (performance management, merit, etc.)
  • Maintaining HR systems and data as required

Projects & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Representing the business unit on cross-site HR teams or initiatives
  • Conducting research, data analysis, and reporting to support business and HR objectives
  • Leading HR initiatives such as performance culture, engagement, diversity & inclusion, and talent development

Education & Experience

  • Third level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline and/or membership of CIPD
  • Hands-on experience across core HR disciplines including employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development

Key Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
  • Analytical skills with experience preparing HR metrics and reports
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Deirdre Moran.

deirdre.moran@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091-706710


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