Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

A well-established healthcare services provider with more than 30 years’ experience is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join its Irish operation. The organisation delivers specialist respiratory care and home-based therapy solutions to over 10,000 patients nationwide across both public and private healthcare settings.

Services supported include home oxygen, nebuliser therapy, ventilation and sleep-related treatments. Field teams include healthcare technicians and patient support specialists who manage installation, training, servicing and patient support across Ireland.

With a workforce of approximately 120 employees locally, the organisation places patient safety, service quality and staff development at the centre of its culture.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior HR Business Partner will act as the lead HR generalist in Ireland and a trusted adviser to senior leadership. The position covers operational and strategic HR activity, supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle while also contributing to workforce planning and performance reporting.

This role is based in Blanchardstown with regular travel to sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive team to translate business objectives into practical workforce and HR plans with measurable KPIs
• Advise leadership on organisational design, role clarity and future staffing needs
• Lead succession planning and talent mapping activity
• Facilitate talent reviews and development planning for critical and high-potential roles
• Develop and update HR policies and the employee handbook in line with Irish employment law
• Support and guide managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, redundancy and absence processes
• Act as a central contact for employee relations and people queries
• Support engagement and culture initiatives that encourage inclusion, accountability and performance
• Oversee core employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation reviews and exit interviews
• Produce and analyse monthly HR metrics and workforce reports, turning data into practical recommendations
• Work closely with talent acquisition partners on hiring, development and retention initiatives
• Support payroll and HR systems administration and data accuracy

Candidate Profile

• Minimum five years’ experience in a senior or standalone HR role
• CIPD or equivalent HR qualification required
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
• Comfortable advising senior managers and handling complex employee relations cases
• Experience contributing to workforce metrics and reporting
• Confident communicator with sound judgement and discretion
• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider team environment
• HRIS experience desirable (Workday beneficial but not essential)
• Payroll exposure an advantage
• Career-focused with an interest in progressing within a growing organisation

What’s on Offer

• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Senior HR role with strategic input and operational scope
• Established and purpose-driven healthcare environment
• National impact supporting patient-focused services
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to shape HR practice in a growing Irish operation