HR Business Partner - Maternity Cover

Overview

HR Business Partner (11-Month Maternity Cover) - Galway (Parkmore)
Location: Galway (Parkmore area)
Contract: Full-time, 11-month maternity cover
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Onsite 5 days/week for the first 3 months; hybrid option thereafter (WFH 1 day/week after 3 months' service)

A well-established manufacturing organisation in Galway is hiring an HR Business Partner to deliver hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a practical, people-facing role combining operational HR delivery with trusted advisory support to leaders and employees, ensuring best practice and compliance with Irish employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & HRIS - Maintain accurate employee data on the HRIS and keep records up to date


• - Produce HR reports/metrics to support compliance and decision-making


• - Maintain personnel files in line with GDPR and internal standards

• Employee Relations - Manage end-to-end ER cases (performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)


• - Coach managers on best practice, consistency, and compliance


• - Support investigations, meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions

• Payroll & Benefits Support - Act as HR point of contact for payroll queries and processes


• - Support benefits administration and contractual/terms changes


• - Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (leave, working time, etc.)

• Performance & Engagement - Support performance management processes and manager capability


• - Coach leaders on feedback, development plans, and team engagement


• - Contribute to culture and continuous improvement initiatives

• Business Partnering - Partner with managers across operations/manufacturing/support functions


• - Provide advice on attendance, wellbeing, policy application, and workforce needs


• - Support change initiatives and organisational development activities as required

• Recruitment & Onboarding - Support recruitment and onboarding activities as required


• - Coordinate interview processes, offers, contracts, and pre-employment checks

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in an HR Generalist/HRBP role (operational/manufacturing environment preferred)


• Level 7/8 qualification in HRM or related discipline


• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation


• HRIS experience (confident user; reporting and data accuracy focus)


• Comfortable supporting payroll queries and HR admin processes


• Strong stakeholder management and coaching ability


• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills