Location Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin
Reporting Relationship Reports to the Head of Human Resources
Job Purpose The HR Business Partner will provide strategic HR support across
Stewarts Care, aligning HR initiatives with organisational objectives.
The role will focus on supporting the organisation’s goals, particularly
in the healthcare and disability services sectors, ensuring the delivery
of high-quality HR services that directly impact the lives of service
users.
Scope of the Role This position requires a well-rounded HR professional who can work
across a variety of HR functions, including employee relations,
recruitment, workforce planning, policy development, and
performance management. The HRBP will play a critical role in
advising management on HR best practices and ensuring compliance
with employment law and internal policies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities HR Strategy: Collaborate with department heads to align HR
strategies with organisational goals, ensuring HR initiatives support
the mission of Stewarts Care.

Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and support to
management on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair
and consistent application of policies and procedures.

Recruitment & Retention: Lead recruitment efforts across
departments, ensuring that we attract, select, and retain the best
talent. Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and
retention.

Workforce Planning: Assist with workforce planning to ensure the
organisation is equipped with the right talent and skills to meet both
current and future needs.

Policy Implementation: Oversee the implementation of HR policies
and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and
best practice standards.

Performance Management: Support managers with performance
management processes, helping to foster a culture of continuous
development and accountability.

HR Projects: Participate in or lead HR projects aimed at improving HR
processes, systems, and employee experience.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment law, data protection
regulations, and Stewarts Care policies.


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Qualifications & Minimum Level 8 Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related
Experience discipline.


5+ years of experience in a HR role, with at least 2 years in a HR
Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.

Proven experience working in healthcare or disability services is
highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and
compliance requirements.

Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with key
stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Experience in employee relations, performance management, and
change management.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
handle sensitive and complex HR issues.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret HR data and use
insights to support decision-making.

Proficiency in HR management systems and Microsoft Office
applications.

A postgraduate qualification in HR or management is advantageous.

Full, clean driving licence is an advantage.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the
post holder may be required to perform other duties as
appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her
from time to time and to contribute to the development of the
post while in office.


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Terms and Conditions of Employment
HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Panel Position

Remuneration • Current Salary Scale: €55,644- €67,981
LSI (Clerical Grade VI), Your salary is paid
monthly (16th unless when 16th falls on
Saturday or Sunday you are paid on the
Friday prior to the 16th) by direct credit
transfer into any Bank or Building Society
of your choice where the paypath system
operates.

• Salaries and increments are paid in

accordance with DOH salary scalesAnnual leave • 26 Annual Leave Days.
Working week • The hours allocated to this post are 35
hours exclusive of lunch breaks.

• Flexibility may be required based on

organisational needs, including
occasional early starts, late finishes, or
additional hours during peak periods. Probation • All employees will be subject to a
probationary period of 6 months, with
an extension if required to 9 months.
This probationary period applies to all
employees irrespective of their role or
type of role.
Garda Vetting • Stewarts Care will carry out Garda
vetting on all new employees. An
employee will not take up employment
with the organisation until the Garda
Vetting process has been completed
and the organisation is satisfied that
such an appointment does not pose a
risk to the service users and employees.
References • Stewarts Care will seek up to two
written references from current and
previous employers, educational
institutions or any other organisation
with which the candidate has been
associated. Stewarts Care reserves the
right to determine the merit,
appropriateness and relevance of such
references and referees.

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