Senior HR Business Partner

Waystone

Senior HR Business Partner leading people strategy, AI-enabled workforce transformation and M&A integration for Waystone’s asset-servicing business in Dublin. Advising senior leaders on organisational design, talent and employee relations.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR leadership, organizational design, and change management, with a strong focus on driving AI and automation initiatives. Proven ability to partner with senior management to optimize people-related processes and enhance employee experience across diverse business areas.

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Strategic Business PartneringChange ManagementEmployment Law ExpertiseOrganizational DesignTalent Management

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Hard Skills

HR Due DiligenceWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementCompensation StrategyPeople AnalyticsMergers and AcquisitionsOrganizational DevelopmentTalent Retention StrategiesCOE Model Implementation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsAdaptabilityCustomer-Centric Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPDGPHR

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationHigh-Performance CultureEmployee ExperienceHR OperationsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the People lead for AI and automation initiatives within assigned business areas
Partner with business leaders to simplify, standardise, automate and optimise people-related processes and operating models
Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and ways of working through change management, capability building and communication
Advise leaders on organisational design, workforce planning and skills implications of digital transformation
Conduct HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
Support transaction planning and execution with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance and business stakeholders
Develop and deliver post-acquisition integration plans covering organisational design, leadership alignment, cultural integration, workforce harmonisation and employee experience
Identify key talent and implement retention strategies during organisational change
Advise on employment law, regulatory, benefits, compensation, immigration and employee relations implications across jurisdictions
Act as a trusted global advisor and senior business partner to senior leadership
Lead projects and work streams arising from the people strategy, change and transformation activity
Translate the company people strategy into functional targets and implementation plans
Evolve functional organisational design in line with Waystone principles
Support strategies for a high-performance culture
Lead compensation and annual performance management processes
Provide people MI and translate data and trends into people priorities
Coach and guide managers on organisational structural changes
Facilitate annual talent and succession planning
Lead employee relations initiatives and issues, including disciplinary, grievance and dismissal matters
Manage day-to-day HR operations across the employee-employer relationship, recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, appraisals and termination-related issues
Develop processes and initiatives to improve HR efficiency
Assess and anticipate HR-related needs and formulate partnerships across the function
Support change management plans and communication strategies
Improve work relationships, morale, productivity and retention
Support the Global People team on strategic projects including ESOP, People Analytics, Mergers and Acquisitions and Integrations
Coach and mentor team members and the wider HR community
Act as a point of escalation for complex or critical issues
Ensure compliance with country legislation, employment laws, regulatory requirements, audit and risk requirements
Provide guidance on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Conduct effective, thorough and objective employee relations investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Recognized professional HR designation, such as CIPD or GPHR
Minimum of 10 years’ experience
At least 5 years’ direct experience at Manager or similar level
Experience as a strategic business partner to senior management in a multi-business organisation
Proven core HR competencies and knowledge of employment law
Ability to lead and positively influence colleagues and team members
Highly adaptable with exceptional communication, influencing and coaching skills
Delivery-focused and customer-centric
Experience strategically driving and implementing change
Understanding of operating in a COE model and leveraging those relationships for large-scale projects
Broad generalist HR experience across talent, coaching, development, employment law, engagement, performance and compensation
Integrity and desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Demonstrated leadership and passion for the organisation’s mission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation processes and annual performance management process
Talent and succession planning support
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
Support for professional development, capability building, reskilling and upskilling
Participation in strategic People initiatives, People Analytics, ESOP, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Integrations projects