Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role

Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & Engagement team.

Reporting to the Head of People & Engagement, the HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the delivery of people initiatives that drive business performance, employee engagement, and organisational growth.

This is a broad HR Generalist role with responsibility across the full employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, HR Systems, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Develop job descriptions, person specifications, and recruitment strategies.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external providers.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, onboarding, and candidate experience initiatives.
• Support workforce planning activities and recruitment projects.

Employee Relations

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Support grievance, disciplinary, absence management, and performance management processes.
• Participate in workplace investigations as required.
• Promote positive employee relations and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Support managers in resolving workplace issues effectively and consistently.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook documentation to ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational requirements.

Talent Management & Performance

• Lead and coordinate the annual Performance Management Cycle, including objective setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, calibration discussions, and performance improvement processes.
• Support the implementation of succession planning and talent review initiatives.
• Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees and development opportunities.
• Support career development and internal mobility initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance coaching and employee development.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate learning and development activities across the organisation.
• Identify development needs and support the creation of individual development plans.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and development initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support annual compensation review processes and benefits administration.
• Participate in salary benchmarking and compensation surveys.
• Assist with the analysis of workforce and HR metrics to support decision-making.
• Support the continuous review of employee benefits programmes.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

• Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate employee surveys and support the development of action plans.
• Partner with internal committees and stakeholders to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and retention.

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

• Act as the primary point of contact for the company's HRIS and People Management Systems.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate employee information across all HR platforms.
• Support system enhancements, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to managers and employees on HR systems.
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and people analytics to support business decision-making.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Employment Law, or a related discipline. A Master's degree and/or CIPD qualification would be considered an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or similar role.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, or other regulated industry environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Demonstrated experience across Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, and HR Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting managers and stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Experience working with HRIS and people management systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering value to the business.