HR People Partner

About the role

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Fermoy, Co. Cork, is seeking an HR People Partner to join their team on a permanent, fully onsite basis. The role will support managers and employees across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit, while driving people‑management best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and influence managers on effective people management practices.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and the full employee lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Support employee wellbeing, engagement and inclusion initiatives.
• Contribute to Group HR projects, policy updates and process improvements.

Required profile

• 3–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist or People Partner.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Hands‑on experience in employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Proficiency with HR information systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of coaching, mentoring and collaborating with managers.
• Full Irish driving licence, own transport and a passport.

Required skills

• Use of HR systems for recruitment, onboarding and employee data management.