HR Business Partner - 12 - 15 month fixed term contract Hybrid - 1 day work from home Salary : €60,000 RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to: General: Key member of the HR team, supporting delivery of the HR purpose to add value and drive business performance by providing expert people solutions. Performance Management: Investigations, Disciplinary Process, Grievance Management Advise on a wide range of employment relations issues, including but not limited to, sickness absence, and performance management. Conduct and advise on investigations including grievance and disciplinaries. Responsible for conducting and advising on fair, thorough and timely investigations into allegations contrary to our Group HR policies and/or relevant employment law legislation. Ensure that the investigation/complaint process and disciplinary proceedings are handled in a fair, thorough, and timely manner up to and including appropriate investigation documentation and recommendations. Support both the investigating manager and support representative/consultant on the investigation processes and advise on and support disciplinary processes. Advise on and help to resolve other workplace concerns such as grievance and bullying and harassment claims to determine the appropriate approach. Respond to HR queries and provide HR support in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Appraisals & Performance Management Systems Support PIP process (informal and formal) Design and deliver annual appraisal process. Managing People training Legal Compliance: Best Practice HR policies and procedures, Handbook and HR Audits ? Design and develop policies and procedures and advise and amend policies based on changes in employment law. ? Review and update policies on an annual basis and/or as employment laws change. ? Update Handbook on an annual basis and if material differences ensure that addendum is issued and reflected in policy. ? HR Audits, ensure audits are completed by auditor for each company/ employment agency on an agreed calendar basis and that minimum standards are maintained by ensuring relevant parties are communicated with regularly. Manage auditor relationship. The Person SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES: Hands on approach. React decisively in quick moving situations. Encourage people managers to take ownership and responsibility. Have strong interpersonal skills that can motivate others. Lead team-based problem solving. Possess excellent ability to understand processes. Possess excellent business acumen. Demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, can-do attitude is a must. Be a team player. Be very organised.