HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner [Temporary 18 Months]

Vacancy Number: 27551

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Temporary Full‑time

Position Description

HR Business Partners deliver a range of HR services and support to the business. They advise, coach and support management teams on people‑related initiatives and issues.

They also have responsibility as the “Business Lead” for a specific HR area such as Strategic Resource Planning, Performance & Development, or Succession Management.

The HR Business Partner role in ESB Networks is a senior position within the ESB Networks HR team; the incumbent is expected to coach and support junior colleagues, creating a culture of shared learning and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation of the HR strategy, identifying the people‑related priorities and requirements to facilitate the delivery of business objectives.

- Deliver HR services to the business across a range of areas such as resourcing, performance & staff development, succession planning, and attendance management.

- Support the implementation of Group‑wide HR initiatives within ESB Networks.

- Act as a coach to guide and mentor managers in resolving employee issues.

- Provide a professional level of service on all HR matters to managers and staff.

- Ensure that all policies, guidelines, and procedures are in compliance with relevant legislation and with best practice HR.

- Play a key role as the liaison between HR Centres of Excellence, People Operations and Networks HR team, nurturing positive relationships with key stakeholders to deliver people initiatives and service improvements.

- Support organisational change initiatives/projects and facilitate a high performing organisational culture through effective people management and development.

Experience and Qualifications

- Minimum 7+ years’ relevant work experience.

- Background in HR and knowledge of HR Practice, Policies and Procedures.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Excellent influencing and presentation skills.

- Ability to build and develop relationships with managers and stakeholders.

- Attention to detail, with superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.

- Self‑starter, with ability to work independently.

- Prior experience as a HR Business Partner.

Location

Dublin & Flexible.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working.

The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in‑person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Senior HR Business Partner

Why Work with Us?

- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to a net zero carbon future

- Progressive, hybrid working model

- Career development through mentoring and training

- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

- Sports and Social Clubs

- Networking opportunities

- Credit Union

- Access to staff well‑being programmes

- Generous parental leave entitlements

- Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme

- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€57,000 to €68,000 per annum

Closing Date

26th November 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net‑zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.

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