HR Business partner

Location: Dublin, IE

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Human Resources

Req Id: 541619

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) partners closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to proactively support organisational goals and people strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for effective people practices, the HRBP delivers strategic and operational HR support, coaches line managers, leads or contributes to key HR initiatives, and leverages data-driven insights to enhance engagement, performance, retention, and organisational effectiveness.

What You Will Do:

Stakeholder Partnership & HR Strategy

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the business and corporate functions, acting as a proactive HR partner and enabler of cross-functional collaboration.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the HR strategy, ensuring initiatives and deliverables align with business objectives and organisational culture, in partnership with the Senior HR Manager.

• Coach and support line managers to strengthen leadership capability, people management effectiveness, and performance outcomes.

• Partner with external vendors and benefits providers to support HR programmes and enhance the employee experience.

Strategic HR Initiatives & Organisational Change

• Lead and/or participate in strategic HR projects and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion, employer branding, and corporate HR programme implementation.

• Act as a champion for organisational change, supporting and driving delivery of local and global HR initiatives.

• Lead and/or support talent strategies, including the design and rollout of management and leadership development programmes, and support for training grant administration where applicable.

Payroll & HR Operations Support

• Provide accurate and timely payroll-related information to the payroll specialist, including organisational changes, promotions, salary adjustments, and allowances, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are in place.

• Support the payroll team by validating employee and payroll data as required to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing.

• Ensure effective delivery across core employee lifecycle activities, supporting HR administration, records management, and data integrity.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

• Analyse employee feedback and people data to identify trends and develop targeted action plans in partnership with business leaders.

• Support leaders in embedding engagement initiatives and tracking progress and outcomes.

Employee Relations & Policy

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance matters.

• Manage a broad range of employee relations issues using a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach in line with company policy and best practice.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment legislation and lead the development and implementation of policy and procedural updates as required.

HR Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Use HR data and analytics to assess organisational trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Prepare and present regular reports and insights for senior management and monthly business reviews.

• Support tracking and reporting of HR KPIs aligned to corporate strategy.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance (Pharmaceutical Environment)

• Maintain a working knowledge of Quality and Regulatory Compliance requirements within a pharmaceutical environment.

• Participate in site quality activities as required, including QRM, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is required.

• Proven experience (3–4 years) in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar role, supporting leaders across a broad range of HR disciplines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build credibility at all organisational levels.

• Demonstrated experience coaching managers and supporting organisational change and people initiatives.

• Solid working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and employment legislation.

• Experience using HR metrics and data to generate insights, produce reports, and support informed decision-making.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in HR, Business, or a related discipline.

• Professional HR accreditation (e.g. CIPD or local equivalent) preferred.

• Experience within a regulated environment (pharmaceutical or medical devices) and familiarity with quality systems is an advantage.

Our Benefits Include:

• A highly competitive salary package

• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match

• Private medical insurance for the employee

• Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation

• Strong focus on succession planning and internal promotion

• Dedicated education and professional development allowance

• Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events

• Hybrid working model ( in Ireland) , supporting work–life balance

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you

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Location: Grange Castle International Business Park, Grange, Co. Dublin, D22 K2R3

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