INTERIM PEOPLE AND CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER

Our client, a leading business consulting and IT services firm, is seeking a HR Business Partner to support strategic and operational HR activity across their Irish and UK teams. Reporting into the Head of People & Culture this role will partner with business leaders to support organisational growth, employee development, and engagement in a fast-paced, hybrid working environment. This role is a fixed term 6-month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the business leaders to implement HR initiatives that align with company business goals and enhance overall business performance.
• Coach managers and act as a trusted advisor on people matters
• Support change management and organisational development efforts
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and skills development
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Manage employee relations issues with fairness and compliance
• Oversee performance and reward processes
• Promote inclusion and employee engagement initiatives
• Analyse workforce data to inform people decisions
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist or business partnering HR role
• Strong knowledge of employment law an advantage
• Proven ability to manage ER cases, performance cycles, and talent programmes
• Confident in coaching leaders and communicating at all levels
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with DEI, employee engagement, and organisational culture initiatives
• Experience supporting change or transformation projects in a growing business

Core Competencies

• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery ability
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a hybrid, matrixed, or project-based environment
• Analytical thinker with good judgement and decision-making skills
• Collaborative, ethical, and focused on continuous improvement

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience in IT, consulting, or service-led organisations

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the business leaders to implement HR initiatives that align with company business goals and enhance overall business performance.
• Coach managers and act as a trusted advisor on people matters
• Support change management and organisational development efforts
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and skills development
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Manage employee relations issues with fairness and compliance
• Oversee performance and reward processes
• Promote inclusion and employee engagement initiatives
• Analyse workforce data to inform people decisions
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement effort