Our global client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their HR team based onsite in County Galway. This is a hands-on, highly visible role supporting one the site's workforce, with a strong focus on day-to-day HR operations, employee engagement, and partnering closely with managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers on-site
• Deliver end-to-end HR support across all routine HR activities
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including:
• Inductions and onboarding
• Recruitment and selection
• Employee relations and performance management
• Absence management and disciplinary processes
• Support and advise managers on people-related matters
• Play an active role in change management, including upcoming organisational restructures, particularly at senior management level
• Help re-establish and reinforce company ways of working and HR practices
• Engage regularly with employees, maintaining a strong onsite presence
• Occasionally support payroll activities related to compensation and benefits:
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and company policies

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Strong HR generalist background (ideally at HRBP or Senior HR Advisor level)
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment (desirable)
• Comfortable working onsite and being highly visible
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident engaging with employees at all levels, including senior management
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring
• Solid understanding of Irish employment law

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-site Irish organisation
• Exposure to payroll reporting or compensation & benefits administration
• Ability to work autonomously within a small HR team