HR Business Partner

Our client who is a leading pharmaceutical company has a requirement for a HR Business Partner Engineer based in Waterford. This is a 12 month contract position. You would be working with the People Business Partner, People Excellence, and People Services to support the business. This a hybrid position with days working on site.

THE ROLE

• Lead the local implementation of the clients global People Strategy, ensuring the highest standards of employee experience.
• Collaborate with business leaders, CoEs, and HR teams to execute core people priorities and manage organizational change.
• Manage complex ER matters, grievance resolutions, and local HR policy alignments in full compliance with Irish legislation.
• Guide end-to-end performance management processes, support succession planning, leadership development, and global mobility initiatives.
• Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement initiatives that reflect the clients global values.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Proven HR experience partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational corporate environment.
• Track record of managing complex ER, performance management, and organizational development/change.
• Strong facilitation, influence, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building ability across all organizational levels.
• Independent judgment with meticulous attention to detail.