The Role

This is a one-year maternity cover contract.

Based in Tuam, Galway, you will work as part of the local leadership team as Senior HR Business Partner, ensuring approximately 450 employees receive high-quality HR support and service globally.

This role provides leadership oversight to a local HR team and acts as the primary HR interface between the business, regional HR leadership, and Centres of Excellence (CoE). You will be a core member of the site leadership team and the wider HR leadership structure, reporting to the HR Director.

You will act as a strategic partner to General Managers and senior leaders, shaping organisational strategy, driving transformation, and enabling business performance through people. A key aspect of the role is balancing hands-on operational HR management with strategic business partnership and project work at Ireland and EMEA level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership, and culture

• Translate business strategy into a clear and cohesive people agenda

• Anticipate people risks and opportunities, influencing executive decision-making to support sustainable growth

HR Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team

• Coordinate with Centres of Excellence (Talent, Reward, Learning) to ensure aligned delivery of HR initiatives

• Establish clear standards, governance, and best practices for HR service delivery

Regional & Global HR Governance

• Oversee HR operations across Ireland and EMEA, balancing global frameworks with local legal and cultural requirements

• Contribute to HR strategy and policy development with regional and global stakeholders

Organisational Change & Transformation

• Lead complex change initiatives including restructures, role evolution, site transitions, and leadership changes

• Coach leaders through ambiguity and embed sustainable organisational change

Talent, Capability & Leadership Development

• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development strategies

• Strengthen organisational capability and performance management practices

Employee Relations, Engagement & Culture

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliant and values-led outcomes

• Lead engagement and retention initiatives using insights and data

Payroll Oversight (Ireland)

• Provide senior oversight of Irish payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective governance

• Act as an escalation point for payroll risks and drive continuous improvement

Policy, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Irish and European legislation

• Contribute to the development of practical, compliant global and regional HR policies

HR Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Use HR data and analytics to influence leadership decisions and drive proactive action

• Champion continuous improvement across HR services, processes, and operating models

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Act as a visible DE&I advocate, embedding inclusive leadership and equitable practices across the organisation

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 7+ years’ progressive HR experience, including operating at Senior HRBP or equivalent level
• Proven experience partnering with executive leaders in complex, matrixed organisations
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law with exposure to European employment frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading HR teams and overseeing CoE resources
• Track record of leading organisational change, transformation, and workforce strategy
• Strong analytical capability with experience using HR metrics to inform strategy and manage risk
• Highly effective influencer with credibility at executive level
• Strategic mindset combined with operational pragmatism and strong execution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English