HR Business Partner – Maternity Cover

Job Details

We’re partnering with a well-established client in the financial services sector to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for a 13-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative HR team and contribute to the delivery of both local and global people initiatives within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
 
About the Role
Supporting approximately 400 employees in the Dublin office, you’ll work closely with local leadership and the wider HR function to drive strategic and operational HR support. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills, a coaching mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
Business Partnering

  • Provide strategic HR support across multiple business units
  • Coach and empower managers on performance, engagement, and team development
  • Support workforce planning and retention strategies

Talent & Learning

  • Assist in succession planning and talent reviews
  • Promote learning and development plans aligned with business needs
  • Support management development and career progression pathways

Employee Relations

  • Offer best practice guidance on ER matters, helping to create a positive workplace culture
  • Equip managers with the skills to manage employee issues effectively

Performance & Reward

  • Drive a meaningful performance management process
  • Partner with compensation teams to deliver competitive retention plans and market-aligned packages

HR Projects & Policy

  • Contribute to local and global HR initiatives and policy development
  • Participate in change management efforts across the business

Ideally you will have

  • Previous experience in a HR Business Partner role, ideally in financial or professional services
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a solution-focused mindset
  • Experience in a matrixed or international organisation (advantageous)
  • Third-level qualification in HR, Business or related field
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills

If you’re a commercially minded HRBP ready to make an impact in a high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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