Job Description Summary

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

People Leader Empowerment

Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.
Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.
Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.

Employee Experience Focus

Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.
Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.
Liase with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction

Local Support & Employee Relations

Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s.
Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues
Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making

HR Strategy & HR Process Activation

Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.
Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.
Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.
Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks

Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:
Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions
Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams
Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment
HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10 years work experience in a local Human Resources Business Partner function in Ireland with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, performance management and merger &acquisition

Desired Characteristics

Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

HR People Partner Gas Power Ireland (fixed-term until 31 December 2026)

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