{"id":153012,"date":"2026-03-08T04:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T04:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-hr-business-partner-roles-permanent-temporary\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T04:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T04:49:38","slug":"were-hiring-senior-hr-business-partner-roles-permanent-temporary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-hr-business-partner-roles-permanent-temporary\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Senior HR Business Partner roles (Permanent & Temporary)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Position Description<\/b><\/span>ESB’s purpose is to create a Brighter Future for the customers and communities we serve, by leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Through our diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we aim to meet the customer energy needs by bringing the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions for a low-carbon world. Today, we continue to drive progress and change, constantly innovating and evolving to stay relevant and reliable for the many people who depend on us. We are harnessing all our resources for a brighter future, investing in our people and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the lives of our customers, drive economic progress and bring about a more sustainable future.<\/span>The capability of our people is core to ESB’s success. HR works in partnership with the business to ensure we can attract, develop, motivate and retain the talent required to ensure that success. The Senior HR Business Partner is a key member of the business HR leadership team, operating at senior management level and influencing and implementing people strategies and decisions within dynamic business environments. They will advise, coach and support the management teams on people-related initiatives and issues, oversee operational HR matters on behalf of their business and act as an essential link between the business, People Operations and Centres of Excellence. This role supports the business through ongoing change, capability transformation, and evolving workforce demands in the energy sector.<\/span>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span>The successful candidate will:<\/b><\/span>As part of the HR management team, lead and support the business in the implementation of the People Strategy<\/span>Partner with the business in defining and implementing talent strategies.<\/span>Lead the implementation of key HR initiatives and processes in the business (e.g. future capability, people experience, SRP, succession planning, performance management).<\/span>Support the business in meeting its targets through the development, implementation and enabling of cost-effective HR best practice.<\/span>Track and interpret people KPIs within the business, identifying trends, insights and risks, and driving appropriate actions with senior business managers<\/span>Be the voice of the business and define business requirements in the development of HR initiatives and interventions in line with the HR operating model<\/span>Coach and develop HR Business Partners contributing to the overall capability, succession and performance of the HR function. Create a positive team environment and role-model ESB values & behaviours<\/span>Use insights from the analysis of people related data and leading external practices to influence and inform business decisions.<\/span>Lead and advise on organisational change initiatives\/projects, ensuring optimal people outcomes<\/span>Key Personal Requirements<\/span>The successful candidate will demonstrate the credibility and confidence to operate effectively at Senior Management Team level, with strong judgment, resilience, and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity<\/span>They will be capable of effectively engaging stakeholders both internally and externally.<\/span>They will be inclusive, with an open mindset and a demonstrated desire to understand how others view and experience the world.<\/span>For the role of Senior HR Business Partner, specifically the person appointed will have;<\/span>Strong relationship building and influencing skills and experience<\/span>Understanding of business activity and commercial acumen<\/span>A strategic orientation and ability to identify long term impacts of people strategies and decisions<\/span>Ability to work with colleagues across the HR operating model on a variety of initiatives and projects<\/span>Relevant HR\/People experience, with a track record of delivery<\/span>Qualifications<\/b><\/span>A professional, relevant qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.<\/span>Membership of CIPD is desirable.<\/span>Location<\/b><\/span>This position will be based in Dublin.<\/span>Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.<\/span>Reporting to<\/b><\/span>Head of HR<\/span>Why Work with Us?<\/b><\/span>Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future<\/span>Career development through mentoring and training<\/span>Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities<\/span>Sports and Social Clubs<\/span>Networking opportunities<\/span>Credit Union<\/span>Generous Pension<\/span>Access to staff well-being programmes<\/span>Generous parental leave entitlements<\/span>Strong values-based and inclusive culture<\/span>Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion<\/span>Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted<\/span>Closing Date<\/b><\/span>17th March 2026<\/span>If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact .<\/span>Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.<\/span>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement<\/span>ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.<\/span>Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.<\/span>About ESB<\/span>Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland\u2019s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over \u20ac1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.<\/p>\n

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