People Partner
GEA Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cork • Ireland
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About the role
- Provide day-to-day HR support to managers across the assigned divisions.
- Manage and support employee relations cases including: Investigations, Grievances; Disciplinary processes.
- Provide practical, consistent, and legally compliant advice on policies, procedures, and employment legislation (UK & Ireland).
- Ensure local compliance with employment law and alignment with global standards.
- Support the delivery and execution of global HR governance processes.
- Facilitate the delivery of annual People processes such as Salary reviews; Perform & Grow (performance management); Leadership Review.
- Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers, providing guidance on day-to-day people matters.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive employee experience.
- Act as a local Ireland People Partner representative, ensuring local topics and insights are shared with the wider UK & Ireland team.
- Support Reward Management activities within the cluster, including Salary review processes; Bonus calculations; Market analysis and benchmarking.
- Provide required reports and data submissions to the global organisation and management.
Requirements
- University degree (Master’s preferred) in Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of Irish employment law, HR frameworks, and people practices
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar operational HR role
- Significant experience in operational HR, including: Employee relations case management; Providing guidance within UK & Irish employment law
- Solid understanding of core HR disciplines: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development
- Experience using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and reporting tools
- Experience supporting data-driven HR decision-making using metrics and analytics
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
employee relations case managementperformance managementcompensation & benefitslearning & developmentdata-driven HR decision-makingmetricsanalyticssalary review processesbonus calculationsmarket analysis
Soft Skills
trusted HR advisorguidance on people mattersemployee engagementpositive employee experiencecommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadvisory skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CIPD Level 7Master’s degree in PsychologyMaster’s degree in Human Resources