HRIS Business Partner
Permanent full time
Location: Co. Meath
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
A key focus of the role is to take ownership and lead improvements across HR processes, systems, and ways of working. You will have excellent HRIS experience, including implementing, developing and optimising new systems to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will have an analytical mindset & utilising data & insights to inform decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead in reviewing, improving, and streamlining HR processes, driving efficiency, consistency, and an enhanced employee experience.
- Drive the adoption and effective use of HR systems and tools, supporting ongoing development and optimisation (including platforms such as Workday and ServiceNow).
- Use HR data and insights to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support business outcomes.
- Contribute to and lead HR projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on process improvement and transformation.
- Partner with managers and stakeholders to provide expert HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
- Support and actively contribute to negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives, helping to deliver balanced and effective outcomes.
- Advise on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and employee representatives.
- Provide guidance on employment law and HR policies, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and best practice.
- Lead and support recruitment activity for open roles, partnering with hiring managers to ensure an efficient and positive hiring process.
- Support and maintain core HR operational systems, including time and attendance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate HR documentation and records in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
About You
- Degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a generalist or HR Business Partner role.
- Excellent experience working with HRIS systems including implementation projects and drive for continuous improvement.
- Experience working in a unionised or complex employee relations environment an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or participating in negotiations and managing sensitive ER matters.
- A growth mindset, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and change.
- Comfortable working with HR systems and data, with the ability to translate insights into action.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
- Highly organised, resilient, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
