Sisk
Senior HR Business Partner
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Senior HR Business Partner
Overview
At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work, and connect—for now and future generations. As a family-owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy, and off-site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Here, people are supported to grow, make an impact, and drive positive change.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to:
- Provide high-level HR support to business leaders
- Drive people initiatives across the organisation
- Partner closely with senior management to align workforce strategies with business objectives
- Support change efforts and deliver initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness
This is a key role, reporting to the Head of HR.
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
- Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals
- Offer expert advice on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organisational development
- Support business leaders in delivering change management initiatives, ensuring they are both effective and sensitive
- Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations, performance management, and engagement
- Identify opportunities through people strategies and HR interventions to improve business performance
Employee Relations and Performance Management
- Lead complex employee relations cases, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
- Coach managers on performance management, development plans, and career progression
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and values in all HR interventions
- Foster a culture of fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Talent Development and Engagement
- Partner with Learning and Development to assess skill gaps and design targeted development initiatives
- Drive employee engagement strategies, including initiatives for inclusion, wellbeing, and retention
- Support leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- Facilitate talent review and workforce planning processes
HR Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
- Provide workforce insights and HR analytics to inform strategic decision-making
- Monitor key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) and recommend proactive actions
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency
- Stay updated with market trends, regulatory changes, and HR best practices
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers, employees, and cross-functional HR teams
- Collaborate with Recruitment, HR Operations, and Reward teams to deliver integrated HR solutions
- Ptrans live company culture through adherence to Sisk’s values and behaviours
- Engage in HR projects, initiatives, and organisational change programmes
Requirements
- Experience:
- Extensive HR experience in a business partnering or advisory role within a large or complex organisation (preferably multi-site or project-based)
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders and build credibility
- Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practice
- Experience in organisational development, change management, and talent management
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using HR data for decision-making
- Knowledge of the construction, engineering, or project-based sectors would be advantageous
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- Qualifications:
- Degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline (essential)
- CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation (desirable)
- Commitment to continuous professional development (essential)
Additional Information
What We Offer
At Sisk, your rewards go beyond a salary—we prioritise holistic benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and lifestyle supports
- Career development opportunities
- Part of our Total Rewards programme
Our People & Recruitment Commitment
- We believe our people drive everything we do.
- Opportunities to work with purpose, grow your career, and collaborate in a supportive environment.
- All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative enquiries from unauthorised agencies are not accepted, and no fees apply.
Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are made throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.
Encouraging All Talent to Apply
- Imposter syndrome can hold back great talent. If you don’t meet all criteria, we encourage your application—your skills, experience, and potential matter.
- Fairness and transparency are central to our process, aligning with Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
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