Job Description

WSR is recruiting for a Human Resources Business Partner for our client based in Dublin.

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €70,000–€80,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid after probation – 3 days office / 2 days home

We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join an established HR team in Dublin.

This is a hands-on, generalist HR role with plenty of variety and responsibility. You’ll provide support across the full employee lifecycle, take the lead on employee relations matters and work closely with managers to provide practical, commercially focused HR guidance.

A strong and up-to-date understanding of Irish employment law is essential, alongside proven experience managing employee relations cases.

Human Resources Business Partner Key Responsibilities:

You’ll play a key role in supporting the Irish operation while working as part of a wider UK & Ireland HR team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a small HR team consisting of 2 HR Advisors and 1 HR Administrator
• Providing generalist HR support throughout the full employee lifecycle
• Taking ownership of employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and capability matters
• Advising and supporting managers on Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
• Supporting organisational change, restructures and consultation processes
• Coaching managers and helping to strengthen their people-management capabilities
• Contributing to HR policies, procedures and wider people initiatives
• Creating, interpreting and using HR metrics to support effective decision-making

Human Resources Business Partner Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

We’re looking for someone who can confidently operate at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist level and is comfortable balancing day-to-day operational HR with broader people initiatives.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent
• Strong, current knowledge of Irish employment law
• Extensive experience managing employee relations cases in line with Irish legislation
• Confidence advising and coaching managers on HR matters and best practice
• Experience supporting employees and managers throughout the full employee lifecycle
• Experience creating and interpreting HR metrics
• The ability to work collaboratively within a wider HR team while taking ownership of Ireland-specific HR requirements

This would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships with managers and employees, and taking a hands-on approach to delivering effective HR support.

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call the WSR Team at for more info. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application.

While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.