HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Sanderson is partnering with its rapidly growing education and care centre client to recruit an HR Business Partner on a permanent basis to support our client's people strategy and drive positive employee experience. This is a hands-on HR role within a multi-site environment focused on employee engagement, management support, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position would suit someone who is operating a Sr Generalist level who is looking to get to the next step or a new or developing HR Business Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and feedback initiatives.
• Advise and coach managers on HR matters including performance, absence, and conflict.
• Lead investigations and manage employee relations cases.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, GDPR, and employment law.
• Oversee probation, performance reviews, and development pathways.
• Manage workplace incident reporting and liaise with relevant teams.
• Support benefits administration and payroll coordination.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects and data reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Solid HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Able to work independently