The Role
PE Global are recruiting for an Associate HR Business Partner for our pharmaceutical client based in Leopardstown, Dublin. This is an 11-month contract role with hybrid working options.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide support to projects and initiatives across the Irish network, including the Live, Earn, Grow programme, Ireland HR Team, GD&I and culture activities; lead selected projects and support others — deliver project milestones on time and to scope, and where possible, increase employee engagement and participation in programmes.
- Liaise with external vendors for benefits across Ireland in coordination of the yearly share purchase process, the benefits roadshow, etc. — manage vendor relationships to ensure timely service delivery, cost-effectiveness, SLAs are met, and vendor activity supports HR outcomes without operational disruption.
- Ireland HR Portal Lead & policy team representative — keep the internal portal content current and accessible, ensure policies are accurate and compliant, reduce employee policy queries by providing clear guidance, and enable faster self-service for common HR tasks.
- Coordinate meetings, manage agendas, prepare and manage materials and follow up on actions, working closely with the Country HR Lead
- Monthly reporting responsibility — deliver accurate and timely reporting that supports business decisions, ensures compliance with governance requirements, and provides HR and business leaders with actionable insights into trends.
- Partner with Senior HRBPs to provide strategic support for Animal and Human Health across the end-to-end lifecycle of employees — delivering on cyclical processes (recruitment, onboarding, development, talent management, compensation, retention, succession) that align with business priorities, improve retention of key talent, and close identified skill gaps.
- Provide HRBP support— act as a responsive HR business partner, supporting managers to resolve people issues and support general queries.
- Support the delivery of all Ireland HR induction for new starts. Partner with the Learning & Development Team to ensure all new joiners attend required sessions and contribute to onboarding process improvements.
- Occupational health interaction for case management, referrals etc., including vendor management for occupational health — support managers with OH referrals and casework to support employee health and return-to-work, and reduce case turnaround time.
- Global Mobility support — partner with Global Mobility to coordinate international moves and related administration and provide a positive relocation experience for employees.
- Complete SIP files for share purchase — prepare complete and accurate SIP file submission in a timely manner to support payroll processing and tax compliance
- Manage local HR programmes, including events and HR initiatives. Represent HR at team meetings, site events, and group client or vendor events — engage with employees, partners, and building relationships.
- Attend Fleet Council Meetings — represent HR perspectives to support safe, cost-effective fleet policies, ensure alignment between fleet decisions and people policies, and communicate relevant updates to site stakeholders.
- People Leader Forum — organise and support forums for people leaders at Red Oak that foster leadership capability, share best practice, surface and resolve people risks, and drive consistent application of HR policies and leadership behaviours.
Education & Experience
- 2-3 years’ experience in an HR role, ideally working in a large multi-national environment.
- Bachelor’s degree; CIPD qualification or relevant master’s degree.
- Strong Generalist with experience in business partner.
- Ability to build trusted partnerships and to work effectively with people at all levels
- Strong administration skills and effective at managing multiple stakeholders
- Good knowledge of Irish employment law framework
- Ability to project manage multiple projects and initiatives through to successful delivery
- Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels of the business
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV aisling.oleary@peglobal.net
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****
