HR Business Partner

Full Time – 6-8 Month Specified Purpose Contract

For more than 100 years, Bon Secours Hospitals have been attending to Community needs and achieving break through medical advances in care. We are committed to providing our Patients and their families with the very best care and the very best experience. Bon Secours Health System has 5 technologically advanced Hospitals located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Tralee, Limerick and a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Hospital Cork are delighted to announce an opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated HR Business Partner to join our HR Team. As a HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our Organisation in aligning HR Strategies with business objectives, providing strategic HR support to our Heads of Departments and Staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Partner with business leaders to understand their goals and objectives, and develop HR strategies to support
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Lead talent acquisition efforts- to include sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees
Develop and implement performance management programs to drive employee development and growth
Collaborate with the Hospital HR team to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulation
Remain up to date with Sector trends and best practices to continuously enhance HR programs and process

The ideal candidate should:

Hold a HR qualification and be CIPD accredited.
Have significant HR experience supporting a large cohort of Professional Staff.
Experienced in dealing with Employee Relations matters and be proficient in knowledge of employment law
Possess excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills
Be extremely detail oriented with high standards of accuracy.
Possess advanced leadership, interpersonal and people management skills
Demonstrate excellent project management capability along with negotiation and mediation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
Experience of leading a HR Change project is highly desirable
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Have experience in training and supervision of staff
Operate from an adept knowledge of HR Best Practice process and procedures
Possess Excellent IT skills. ECDL is desirable along with experience of HRIS.

We value our employees and believe that they are the key to our success. As a HR Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our Organisation with HR Leadership in support of the business of Healthcare and in the continuing development of Staff. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and have a passion for driving Organisational success through effective HR strategies, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Aine Ryan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th of of April 2026.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact apryan@bonsecours.ie.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork.

BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYE

HR Business Partner

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