People Business Partner

Overview
Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning Deals, Advisory and Restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

This People Business Partner role supports teams based in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Caribbean. Working closely with the Country Leader in Ireland and the Regional Leader for the Caribbean & APAC along with other senior leaders your regions, this role is embedded within the One Firm People Team. Reporting into the Chief People Officer and working alongside the People Business Partner team, the Head of Talent Acquisition and Head of L&D, this position will play a vital role in the development of its People service across the client groups. You will provide your client group with high quality HR advice and support, anticipating future needs and ensuring the company meets the needs of all colleagues while adhering to best practice and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Foster trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders and business leaders

Oversee cyclical operational processes across assigned offices

Provide strategic input into people-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with local team needs

Drive performance management processes to cultivate a high-performance culture

Lead local talent reviews, identifying key individuals and supporting their development plans

Coordinate and advise on promotion processes

Manage employee relations matters, escalating issues to the Senior HRBP or Chief People Officer when necessary

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Career Coach population, supporting their development and effectiveness

Collaborate with the People Operations team to address employee inquiries in compliance with local employment law and internal guidelines

Resolve escalated queries from People Operations, and provide timely information as needed

Support the development and continuous improvement of our Career Coaches

Lead the Early Years Talent initiative, managing graduate and intern programs for Ireland and NI

Facilitate graduate exam preparation and manage examination processes for Ireland and NI

Engage with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland to strengthen graduate recruitment and elevate trainee accountant standards

Support Caribbean offices in meeting professional qualification requirements and nurturing early-career talent

Capture and relay learning and development (L&D) needs from the client groups / offices

Plan and execute high-quality local L&D events in collaboration with the Head of L&D

Partner with the Operations Director (Finance) to assess and forecast headcount requirements

Work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition on local hiring efforts—including graduate recruitment, candidate insights, and onboarding logistics

Offer regional expertise to enhance talent acquisition strategies and identify effective sourcing channels

Deliver key people metrics and reporting to inform business decisions

Contribute to people-centric projects locally and across the wider group

Support the setup and growth of new office locations both in Ireland and internationally

Maintain regular communication with the CPO, Head of Talent, and Head of L&D on local activities and developments

Qualifications

Experience operating at Business Partner level, managing senior level stakeholders

Experience in a Professional Services environment, ideally Consultancy

Has experience of being a standalone practioner and working with a remote HR team

Strong commercial skills and a desire to act as a commercial partner to the business

Strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels

Ability to manage client group autonomously

Effective problem solving and facilitation skills

A credible and influential communicator

Confidence to challenge senior stakeholders as appropriate and when necessary

Experience of working on change and project related activity

Experience using an applicant tracking system (such as Workable, Workday, Greenhouse or similar)

Hybrid working - with 3 days in the office

Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

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