Senior HR Business Partner - People Operations - Technology (South Dublin, Hybrid)

Role Overview

This newly created position of Senior People Operations Partner is part of an expanding organization based in South Dublin, requiring attendance in-office three days a week. The role focuses on strengthening the People & Culture function during a phase of significant business growth. Positioned within the People & Culture team, the position is designed to ensure employee lifecycle processes are streamlined, compliant, and supported by accurate data and effective systems.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• Annual salary ranges from €80,000 to €85,000.
• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, inclusive of a completion bonus subject to successful contract fulfillment.
• The contract may be extended beyond this period subject to business needs; however, continuation is not guaranteed.
• Employee benefits include private healthcare, pension scheme, dental coverage, and entitlement to annual leave.

Company Background

The employer is a growing technology enterprise with an international presence, including operations in Ireland, North America, the United Kingdom, and mainland Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance processes across the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, changes, and offboarding to ensure efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Monitor lifecycle activities and service delivery, collaborating with managers and People Partners to enhance employee experiences.
• Maintain the integrity, governance, and continuous improvement of HR information systems and other People-related tools.
• Lead initial hands-on projects aimed at improving data quality and the precision of HR reports.
• Develop and implement standards for data management, workflows, and reporting, creating dashboards and insights to support organizational decision-making.
• Formulate and drive a strategic People Operations roadmap emphasizing automation and simplification.
• Lead initiatives to enhance service quality, data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and employee satisfaction.
• Manage policy governance, compliance tracking, audit preparedness, and records management.
• Oversee adherence to employment laws, internal policies, and operational controls, including leading audits when required.
• Administer operational governance for compensation and benefits, managing vendor relationships globally.
• Support salary, bonus, and compensation review processes through effective reporting and administration.
• Coordinate the operational aspects of performance management, including probation and review cycles, using systems for tracking and reporting.
• Establish standards for employee relations documentation and case management in partnership with senior team members.
• Govern and administer the Learning Management System, including compliance reporting and managing vendor relations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in HR or People Operations roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR systems, data governance, and reporting mechanisms.
• Proven track record in project management and process optimization.
• Experience in leading operational change and automation projects.
• Strong analytical abilities accompanied by effective problem-solving skills.
• Capability to transform business requirements into practical operational solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in people leadership and coaching.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, discretion, and a sense of ownership for outcomes.

Preferred Attributes

• History of questioning existing procedures to improve efficiency.
• Strong commercial awareness paired with operational proficiency.
• A collaborative spirit across various teams and functions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and generating business value.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly as specified, with applications through other channels not being tracked or responded to, to ensure fairness and efficiency.