HR Business Partner - Munster

Our client is a leading high-tech electronics manufacturer with a large site in Munster.  They're growing, and they've created a new HR Business Partner role. You'll join an established HR team and report to the HR Manager.

The role

This is a hands-on, visible HR role in a manufacturing company.  You'll work closely with operations teams. You'll help build a strong workplace culture and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. 

Respo

 

• First point of contact for employee queries, and resolve conflicts informally alongside manufacturing leaders
• Design, implement and manager culture and engagement initiatives such as social, sports, wellness and volunteering programmes
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.
• Support the recruiter on hiring, smooth onboarding process, and promote internal progression
•  Collaborate with leaders on employee dicussions, training needs and career development
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, working with the Health & Safety team
• Analyse HR metrics like retention, absenteeism and skills gaps, and recommend practical solutions
• Guide teams through change, including new technology and process improvements

What you'll bring

• 5+ years' experience as an HR Business Partner in manufacturing, engineering or a related sector
• Hands-on experience supporting production operatives and technicians, ideally in electronics or high-volume manufacturing
• A degree in HR, Business or a related discipline. A CIPD qualification is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment and work permit legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to connect with everyone from the shop floor to senior managers
• A proactive, practical approach to solving problems informally
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, plus experience with HR systems (e.g. CoreHR). Experience implementing a new HRIS is a plus