Senior HR Manager

PE Global Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Manager on behalf of a leading public sector agency based in Dublin. This is a 14-month fixed-term contract opportunity.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established public sector agency that provides a broad range of financial, asset and strategic management services to Government and state bodies. Operating across multiple business units, the organisation plays a key role in supporting national economic and public service objectives.

The organisation is committed to delivering high standards of governance, innovation and operational excellence, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Manager to join a busy and high-performing HR team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

Supporting a diverse workforce across several business functions, the successful candidate will act as a strategic HR Business Partner, providing expert advice and practical support across recruitment, employee relations, engagement, retention and performance management.

This role will suit a commercially aware HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships with stakeholders and contributing to organisational development initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management teams to deliver HR solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Build effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business, providing practical HR guidance and support.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition teams and hiring managers to support workforce planning and recruitment activity.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support managers in relation to absenteeism management, performance management and employee development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of reward and career progression frameworks.
• Advise managers and employees on compensation and benefits-related matters.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and internal communication initiatives.
• Analyse employee feedback and HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Use people analytics and reporting to support HR decision-making and organisational planning.
• Act as a senior member of the HR team, providing support and mentoring where required.
• Promote effective use of the HR system (SAP SuccessFactors experience advantageous).
• Lead and support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR role.
• CIPD qualification and a third-level degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing employee relations matters.
• Experience using HR systems; SAP SuccessFactors experience would be an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Experience supporting or implementing reward and career development frameworks is desirable.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to align HR activity to business objectives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation.
• Broad and varied HR Business Partnering role.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to strategic HR initiatives and organisational projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland