Assistant Hr Business Partner

Building a sustainable tomorrow Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career with Ireland's leading construction company?

We're seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team in Kildare, working in a hybrid environment with regular travel to construction sites across Ireland.

Working as part of our integrated People team, you'll support strategic HR delivery alongside our specialist centres of excellence.

What this role can offer you : Exposure to strategic HR initiatives including succession planning and engagement analysis.

Support operations and office based colleagues as part of our collaborative UK&I People team.

Opportunity to work with data analytics to drive people focused solutions.

Career development across our 140+ UK&I People team, plus dedicated mentorship and coaching opportunities.

Your mission Advise and support on all HR matters including performance management, employee relations, absence management and organisation design.

Support key negotiations with trade unions on a range of employee relations issues.

Supporting managers with all areas of recruitment and HR.

Support and advise on the governance of people related policy and process Act as a partner to the business unit operational teams, working collaboratively with managers to deliver HR initiatives within their business area to support the delivery of the Segment and business unit strategy, plans and objectives.

Provide guidance and support to managers, actively encouraging a culture of L&D.

Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, investigate root causes of people related issues, and support the development of evidence based solutions and interventions.

Work closely with the HRBP's within the Segment to implement the Segment People strategy and plan, supporting the UK&I People strategy.

Work closely with the operations and people management team within the business unit to deliver the People strategy.

Implementation, monitoring and reporting against performance metrics enabling sound decision making within the business unit and contribute to consistent decision making within the Segment.

Support the systematic tracking and reporting of strategic initiative progress, including succession planning, engagement survey action plans, and people strategy implementation.

Coordinate cross business unit processes and communications to ensure consistent delivery and implementation of HR initiatives across the Ireland segment.

Maintain regular site presence to provide operational HR support and gather cultural insights to inform strategic planning.

Who are we looking for?

Essential : Degree Qualified in Human Resource Management or related discipline.

CIPD qualification (or working towards).

Minimum 2-4 years' experience in HR advisory / assistant business partner roles.

Experience in applying employment legislation, policies, and procedures.

Strong analytical skills with proven ability to investigate root causes and develop evidence based solutions.

Excellent communication / influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.

Proficiency in Excel and other systems / tools.

Full clean driving licence with willingness to travel nationwide across Ireland.

A champion of business and people strategy with the ability to listen, understand and deliver the best outcome.

Proven ability to influence and problem solve in a corporate setting.

Preferred : Interest in construction industry preferred but not essential Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.

Experience in cross functional project delivery.

What's in it for you?

Be part of a thriving HR community of 140+ professionals who are passionate about driving meaningful change.

You will gain exposure to complex HR challenges, develop strategic thinking skills, and contribute to shaping the future of our work across our UK&I operations.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including : Competitive salary package.

Company car / car allowance.

26 days annual leave plus 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day.

Private healthcare.

8% pension contribution.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Clear progression opportunities in a growing function.

Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM.

We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.

We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations.

As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values : sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions.

Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

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