Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner

Location: Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Company Overview:  Our office and workshop is based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Our services extend across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and beyond. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection. Our Mission is to be the world’s premier fire engineering design, installation & servicing company by delivering maximum reliability and value for our customers through innovation whilst establishing great careers for our people. Writech are part of the Wtech Fire Group.

Position Overview:
The Senior HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in enhancing our HR functions, working closely with the Head of HR and HR/Payroll team. Responsibilities include recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement, learning & development, career development, pay and benefits, employee relations, industrial relations, employment law and compliance, reporting, and strategic HR management.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the HR Strategy in line with Company Values, Strategy & Operational goals.
• Lead and manage HR Operations, ensuring compliance with Irish employment law regulations and standards.
• Develop and update HR, Recruitment, and Payroll policies & procedures in line with legislative requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all employee-related data, complying with GDPR.
• Create and manage monthly/weekly reports, providing meaningful analysis and recommendations.
• Coach, mentor, and assist managers and employees with HR functions.
• Develop an annual Workforce Plan, overseeing the recruitment and selection process.
• Develop and implement a reward and recognition strategy for employees.
• Build effective relationships with colleges and agencies specialising in Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, and Electrical Contractors.
• Analyse training needs, plan and deliver HR, Recruitment, and Payroll training.
• Support Senior Management Team on building people capability and managing people risk.
• Deliver internal and external communications to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver Writech’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy.
• Design a process for benchmarking and measuring employee engagement.
• Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment.
• Proactively engage in quality initiatives, ensuring best practice standards are maintained.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and legible, keeping records up to date.

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as HR Business Partner/HR Generalist.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in performance management and employment law.
• Minimum 3+ years’ coordinating employee engagement and CSR initiatives.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage a challenging workload.
• Flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated skills in Performance Management, Employee/Industrial Relations, and Pay & Benefits.
• Excellent working knowledge of Irish and UK Employment Law.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills:

• CIPD Qualified.
• Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or Master’s level courses in HR/Industrial Relations.
• Experience working with Mechanical and Electrical contractors.
• Train the Trainer or similar qualification.
• Ergonomics DSE Certified.
• First Aid and Fire Warden Certified.

Benefits:

Reporting to: Head of HR
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Days: 9am-5.30pm Monday – Thursday, 9am-5pm – Fridays

 

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