People Partner, Human Resources

NETGEAR

HR Generalist transitioning to People Partner at NETGEAR, a global networking company. Supporting employees and managers, fostering effective workforce management and relationships while evolving into strategic HR role.

Posted 4/27/2026contractCork • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on a wide range of people-related topics.
Build effective relationships with managers, coaching them on performance management, feedback, and employee development.
Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with business priorities and proactively identify people-related needs.
Analyze trends such as engagement, attrition, and employee relations themes, and share insights with HR leadership.
Manage employee relations matters of low to moderate complexity, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation.
Support investigations in partnership with senior HR and Legal, ensuring consistency and proper documentation.
Guide managers through performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, and related processes.
Provide support to employees navigating leaves, accommodations, and sensitive workplace situations.
Support performance review cycles, including manager coaching and calibration processes.
Partner with leaders on talent discussions, development planning, and internal mobility.
Facilitate onboarding touchpoints and early employee check-ins to support retention and engagement.
Execute core HR processes including promotions, transfers, and organizational changes with accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintain knowledge of HR policies and ensure consistent application across teams.
Contribute to HR initiatives and projects, including program rollouts and process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or early HRBP capacity.
Demonstrated experience supporting:
Employee relations
Performance management processes
Direct manager interaction and coaching
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience in a technology or similarly dynamic industry.
Familiarity with Workday or comparable HRIS platforms.
Exposure to supporting multi-location or global teams.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or progress toward certification.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementemployment lawHR best practicesperformance improvement plansconfidentialitysensitivity handlingorganizational changesprocess improvements

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscoachingjudgmentdiscretionrelationship buildingalignment with business prioritiessupporting retentionnavigating sensitive situations

Certifications

PHRSHRM-CPBachelor’s degree in HRBachelor’s degree in Business