Company
Finning (Ireland) Ltd — the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. Number of Openings: 1. Worker Type: Permanent. This is a flexible part-time position, working 30 hours a week.
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the People & Culture agenda across the Republic of Ireland.
About the role
The HR Business Partner position is a standalone HR role with significant influence, offering the opportunity to work closely with business leaders to deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions that support growth, performance and employee engagement. As the primary HR representative for Ireland, you will provide expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle, lead workforce planning initiatives, manage employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping to build organisational capability while creating a positive employee experience.
Responsibilities
•Act as the lead People & Culture representative for the Republic of Ireland
•Partner with business leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives
•Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, absence management, disciplinary and grievance matters
•Coach and support leaders to build capability and enhance team performance
•Lead workforce planning activities and provide insight-driven recommendations
•Support talent management, succession planning and organisational development initiatives
•Coordinate and support organisational change and restructuring projects
•Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation, company policies and governance requirements
•Manage relationships with external employment law advisors and third-party providers
•Analyse and report on people metrics, trends and workforce insights
•Drive continuous improvement in employee experience and HR service delivery
•Champion a collaborative, customer-focused culture across the business
Requirements
•Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
•Relevant HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent)
•Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or Generalist HR role
•Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law and employee relations
•Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases
•Experience working within a multi-site operational environment
•Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence at all levels
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use people data to inform decisions
•Experience using HR systems, ideally Workday
•Experience working within a unionised environment
•Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes
Benefits
•A comprehensive benefits package
•Supportive and collaborative work environment
•Opportunities for professional growth and development
Conditions
•Salary Range: €69,000 - €77,000 per annum, pro rata, based on a 30-hour working week
•Opportunity to lead the people agenda across the Republic of Ireland
•High-impact role with exposure to senior business leaders
•Collaborative and supportive People & Culture team
•Opportunity to influence workforce strategy and organisational effectiveness
•Fast-paced, growing business where your contribution will be visible and valued
