HR Business Partner (People Excellence)

Highly Competitive
  1. Contract
  2. Human Resources
  3. Ireland
Waterford, Republic of Ireland
Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
71093

Are you looking to make an impact with your innovation? We are working with a well-established pharmaceutical company to find their next hire to focus on people excellence!

Proclinical is seeking a HR Business Partner to play a key part in implementing global people strategies and delivering exceptional employee experiences. This hybrid position requires a minimum of three days on-site per week. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR teams, and centers of expertise to support talent acquisition, development, and retention while ensuring compliance with local legislation and global standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver people-focused strategies that enhance employee experience and drive operational excellence.
  • Partner with business leaders and specialist teams to implement key people initiatives and support organisational change.
  • Contribute to talent attraction, growth, and retention programmes across the business.
  • Oversee performance management activities, including objective setting, ongoing feedback discussions, and annual reviews.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations matters, resolving grievances and ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation.
  • Support organisational transformation initiatives and help optimise team structures and workforce design.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture that reflects company values and strategic objectives.
  • Ensure compensation and benefits processes are administered in line with corporate policies and frameworks.
  • Maintain adherence to local HR policies, employment legislation, and global compliance standards.
  • Assist with global mobility programmes and manage employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding.
  • Support succession planning activities and leadership development initiatives to build future capability.
  • Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement programmes across the organisation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert support on complex HR and people-related matters.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Proven experience in HR, including interactions with senior stakeholders and business leaders in a multinational environment.
  • Strong expertise in managing complex employee relations, performance management, and organizational change.
  • Excellent facilitation, consulting, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively at all organizational levels.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Numhom Sudsok at n.sudsok@proclinical.com.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.

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