HR Business Partner

Summary

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Cork, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support site leadership and drive the delivery of people strategy across a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, providing both strategic and operational HR support, with a strong focus on employee and industrial relations, organisational development, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to drive a high-performance culture aligned with company values
• Support the development and execution of people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives and associated people impacts
• Provide coaching and guidance to line managers to enhance leadership capability
• Act as a key advisor on employee and industrial relations matters
• Manage and resolve complex ER/IR issues, ensuring fair and consistent practices
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver HR initiatives and projects
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
• CIPD qualification or relevant postgraduate qualification desirable
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Business Partner role
• Strong experience in employee and industrial relations within a regulated or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a multinational environment an advantage