HR Business Partner

Posted 19 March 2026
Salary DOE
LocationCounty Cork
Discipline Human Resources
Reference12153

Job description

Matrix Recruitment are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner on behalf of our Pharmaceutical client based in Cork

What You Need to Know:
Here’s an exciting chance to step into a HR Business Partner position, working with a dynamic team and collaborating on a range of people-focused projects. You'll have a hand in both local and global HR initiatives, playing a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture.


Your New Job:
In this HR Business Partner role, you’ll provide expert HR support while working closely with both site and HR leadership teams. You’ll take the lead on a variety of HR projects, championing a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment. You’ll also offer specialist support in employee and industrial relations and help drive organisational change.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Partner with leaders to foster a culture built on trust, respect, and high performance

  • Sponsor and guide organisational change initiatives

  • Align HR strategy with broader business objectives

  • Develop people plans alongside business leaders

  • Coach and support managers to strengthen their leadership skills

  • Design and implement strategic HR practices

  • Advise and coach leaders on HR best practices

  • Lead on employee and industrial relations strategies and execution

  • Enhance positive partnership approaches across the organisation


What Are We Looking For?:

  • 5+ years’ experience in a HR Business Partner position

  • Background in employee and industrial relations strategy development and execution

  • Bachelor’s degree plus CIPD or a relevant Master’s qualification

  • Strong collaborator and communicator, confident working with all levels

  • Skilled at managing multiple projects

  • Experience resolving complex employee relations matters

  • Effective facilitation, negotiation, and mediation capabilities


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