HR Business & People Partner

One of Ireland’s premier Construction and Real Estate Development companies is currently seeking an experienced HR Business and People Partner to join its high-performing, central-Dublin based team on a 15-month fixed term basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers across multiple sites, providing practical advice and guidance on HR matters, policies and employment legislation.

• Manage employee relations cases, including probation, performance issues, grievances and disciplinary matters, focusing on early intervention and effective resolution.

• Lead performance management activities, including annual reviews, objective setting, performance improvement plans and employee development.

• Manage and develop the HR Generalist team through clear objectives, regular feedback, coaching and mentoring.

• Work with senior stakeholders on workforce planning, translating business needs into effective recruitment strategies.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across site-based and central office roles, from defining requirements and preparing job specifications to interviewing and selection.

• Monitor recruitment activity and talent pipelines, maintain benchmarking data and provide market insights to support hiring decisions.

• Build talent pipelines through candidate relationships, graduate recruitment and partnerships with colleges and recruitment agencies.

• Support employee onboarding and lead HR initiatives, workshops and training to improve people practices across the business.

• Work with the marketing team to strengthen the employer brand and deliver a consistent candidate experience.

The Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years in an HR business partnering role with strong experience in employee relations, performance management and HR operations, including HR systems, data, reward and payroll.

• Graduate in HR or a related discipline (CIPD advantageous).

• Proven experience in recruitment and selection, workforce planning and managing competing hiring needs.

• Experience managing and developing a team; experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive, resilient team player with a strong work ethic, proficiency in Microsoft Office, a full clean driving licence and access to own transport.