HR Business Partner

We are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner to join our Operations Division on a full time, permanent contract which will be based in our Head Office in Dublin 15\. This role will act as a key link between the local site and Group HR, ensuring alignment of HR strategies while supporting day\-to\-day HR operations.

The successful candidate will operate with a high level of independence, partnering closely with the plant Managing Director and wider leadership team. This is a broad and hands\-on role covering recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations, with a strong focus on communication, organisational alignment and long\-term workforce development.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the Slovakia site, partnering with the MD and leadership team.


• Bridge communication between local operations and Group HR to ensure alignment on key decisions and initiatives.


• Support and guide managers on HR best practices, employee engagement, and organisational development.


• Promote clear communication, transparency, and strong leadership practices across the site.


• Lead and manage end\-to\-end recruitment processes aligned with business needs.


• Build and maintain talent pipelines locally and internationally where required.


• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and recruitment strategies.


• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at recruitment events.


• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, and redundancy processes.


• Support union\-related activities and negotiations where applicable.


• Ensure compliance with Slovak labour law and maintain up\-to\-date legislative knowledge.


• Promote fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices across the organisation.


• Oversee HR administration processes, including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and employee lifecycle management.


• Coordinate payroll inputs and liaise with external providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.


• Manage employee data within HR systems in compliance with GDPR and company policies.


• Monitor probation periods and ensure timely completion of performance reviews.


• Support the review and development of compensation structures to enhance retention and competitiveness.


• Provide insights and recommendations on salary benchmarking and internal equity.


• Assist with workforce planning and organisational design initiatives.


• Support the implementation of HR strategies aligned with business growth.


• Prepare HR reports and analyse key metrics (e.g. recruitment, retention, headcount) to support decision\-making.


• Analyse trends and recommend improvements to HR processes and policies.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR and wider business operations.

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (CIPD or equivalent is an advantage).


• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HRBP role.


• Strong knowledge of labour law and employee relations.


• Experience in recruitment and stakeholder management.


• Exposure to compensation, payroll coordination, or HR operations.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions and geographies.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.


• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is an advantage.

• Bike to work scheme


• Loyalty holidays scheme


• On\-site parking


• Pension


• Refer a friend scheme


• Relevant training for development

Pay: €45,000\.00\-€55,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme


• Company pension


• On\-site parking

• When are you able to start?


• How many years of HR\-related experience do you have?

• Human resources: 1 year (required)


• fast\-paced Human Resource: 1 year (preferred)

• Ireland (required)

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