Senior People Business Partner (12-month Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Where you'll work: Anywhere in Ireland.

People and Talent at GoTo: At GoTo, our People team puts people first-our employees are our greatest strength. We use innovative tools and thoughtfully integrated AI to attract and develop talented individuals in ways that are supportive and personal. Together, we foster a welcoming environment, where everyone can share ideas and feel heard and valued. Join us to help shape a workplace where every person can grow, succeed, and truly belong.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional People Leadership - Ireland & UK
  • Implement geo-specific People strategies aligned with local regulations and cultural expectations.
  • Lead regional initiatives across talent acquisition, engagement, organizational design, and change.
  • Drive compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation and company policies.
  • Oversee employee relations matters and provide expert guidance on complex cases.
  • Ensure data integrity and compliance within HR systems (Workday).
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
  • Assess and refine organizational structures to improve alignment, agility, and productivity.
  • Lead succession planning and talent movement discussions across the region.
  • Collaborate with FP&A on headcount planning, budgeting, and workforce forecasting.
  • Leverage people data and insights to identify talent gaps and influence decision-making.
• EMEA Sales Partnership
  • Build trusted relationships with Sales leadership to align People initiatives with commercial priorities.
  • Support and reinforce a high-performance culture linked to company values and competencies.
  • Guide leaders through change initiatives, balancing employee and business needs.
• Performance & Employee Lifecycle Management
  • Support managers across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Partner with COEs and HR Operations to deliver merit, bonus, evaluation, and promotion processes.
  • Promote consistent performance management and recognition practices.
  • Establish forums and communication platforms to strengthen transparency and engagement.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Contributing independently across multiple locations and functions.
  • Applying strong business acumen and strategic thinking to People initiatives.
  • Solving complex problems independently, balancing short-and-long-term outcomes.
  • Operating confidently in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
  • Strong analytical, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HR specialization preferred) OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant HR/People Business Partner experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and UK employment law.
• Preference for experience partnering with commercial or Sales functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, quarterly self-care days and no meeting days.
• Tuition and reading reimbursement programs to support continuous learning and professional growth.
• Thrive Global Wellness Program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and One-to-One Wellness Coaching.
• Employee programs-including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), GoTo Gives, and a charitable matching program.
• GoTo performance bonus program.
• Monthly remote work stipend to support home office expenses.