HR Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled HR Business Partner to join our team. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving business outcomes through effective HR strategies and practices.

• To support the HR department and site departments to ensure that effective systems and processes are in place to drive the business and help to deliver people management strategies that support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the business.
• Assist HR Manager with staffing decisions by assessing needs and objectives, helping managers identify appropriate knowledge/skills/abilities, and involvement in the recruitment & selection process.
• Designs, develops, and implements employee engagement programs and HR initiatives related to the site's HR strategy.
• Provides guidance and counseling to managers and employees on employee relations, employee discipline, and performance.
• Please work with respective department managers to make sure Local/National, European, and Corporate HR policies, procedures, and laws are being adhered to.
• Investigate and manage employee relations issues and ensure compliance with the site's disciplinary procedure.
• Design and develop leadership training programs and run quarterly leadership forums and HR Clinics at the site.
• Develop and coordinate a communications programme that ensures harmonious employee relations.
• Lead the Performance management process for the respective site and ensure all Divisional due dates are met.
• Ensures all applicable legal requirements are met and works closely with Legal counsel on all situations that pose a litigation risk or other liability.
• Proactively identifies potential employee initiatives by participating in functional management and employee meetings regularly.
• Participates in maintaining an accurate job documentation system by conducting job analyses for jobs as needed, determining status and appropriate grade, and auditing the system regularly to ensure that job descriptions exist for all active jobs.
• Conducts employee training on a variety of HR related areas.

• A Level 7/8 in Business Studies or other relevant discipline and CIPD Membership.
• 6+ years of related work experience as an HR Business Partner/Generalist with a strong understanding of Core HR policies & procedures and experience managing employee relations issues.
• Solid understanding and application of business concepts, HR procedures, and practices.
• Previous experience managing employee relations issues is essential.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law. Previous experience in the design and delivery of leadership training programs.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a skilled HR professional who wants to make a real difference in the organization.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.