Associate HR Business Partner

What you need to know
Matrix Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Associate HR Business Partner to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation based in South Dublin.

This is a 13-month fixed-term contract working in a hybrid capacity (three days on-site per week).

In this role, you will work closely with senior HR professionals to deliver people initiatives, coordinate projects, and support employees across a range of HR programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Generalist looking to grow into a HR Business Partner role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of HR programmes and projects across the Irish business network, including employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate HR activities such as meetings, events, reporting, and communication updates, ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
• Act as a liaison with external HR vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with service level agreements.
• Maintain and update HR policies, internal portals, and documentation to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver monthly HR reports to support business decisions and governance requirements.
• Provide operational support to HR Business Partners across key employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, performance reviews, and learning & development.
• Partner with managers to address HR queries, case management, and employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support HR induction and onboarding activities, ensuring a smooth transition for new employees.
• Assist with occupational health coordination, case management, and global mobility processes.
• Organise HR-led events, forums, and communications to promote a positive workplace culture and strengthen leadership engagement.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline; CIPD qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a large or multinational organisation.
• Good understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and passionate about continuous learning and professional growth.

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