Hr Business Partner - Healthcare

Overview : A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team.

This is a strategic and operational role, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact across workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, and employee well-being.

Working closely with operational management teams, the successful candidate will deliver high-quality HR support and lead the implementation of initiatives that enhance the employee experience within a unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities : Partner with managers to deliver expert HR support across the employee lifecycle.

Drive workforce planning strategies in alignment with organizational goals.

Manage complex employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) cases.

Support the design and execution of HR initiatives that promote employee engagement and well-being.

Contribute to talent acquisition, development, and retention programmes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with unions and staff representatives.

Provide coaching and advice to management on HR best practices and employment legislation.

Use HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Play a key role in supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Candidate Profile - Essential Criteria : Third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior HR operational role.

Experience working in a public sector healthcare setting.

Proven expertise in managing ER / IR matters in a unionised environment.

Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.

Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Skills : HR Business Partner HRBP Employee Relations Benefits : Excellent