Senior HR Business Partner jobs

Vacancy Number:
28619

Category:
Human Resources

Job Type:
Full-time

Position description

T he 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 deliver our Net Zero strategy. As a key member of the Generation Trading HR Team, the HR Business Partner will positively impact colleagues and leaders in the organisation whilst ensuring HR processes and programmes are implemented in a manner that adds value to the business. HR Business Partners advise, coach and support management teams on people-related initiatives and matters.

At ESB, you’ll join a purpose ‑ driven organisation committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous development. This role offers the chance to influence meaningful change and grow your HR career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships across the business to understand business priorities, workforce needs and people related challenges. Work collaboratively with HR Centres of Excellence and People Operations to deliver people initiatives and support continuous improvement.
People Strategy, Planning & Delivery: Develop HR plans, targets & KPIs with business line managers. Use insights from the analysis of people related data and leading external practices to influence and inform business decisions. Take lead responsibility for key strategic HR areas on behalf of the HR Team for GT, e.g. succession.
Talent & Capability: Identify the resourcing and capability needs of the business through succession and business planning processes. Work with Talent Acquisition (TA) to meet needs of the business.
Employee Relations: Coach people managers on Employee Relations issues in accordance with ESB Policies and Procedures. Ensure adherence to HR compliance and risk management frameworks
Change & Culture Enablement: Support organisational change initiatives/projects and facilitate a high performing organisational culture through effective people management and development. Support the implementation of Group-wide HR initiatives within GT.
As an experienced member of team, support knowledge-sharing within the team. Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment, by living our ESB values & behaviours.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

7 years’ relevant work experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and develop key relationships with managers and other stakeholders.
Ability to work cross functionally with colleagues on a variety of projects.
Proven analytical, judgement and decision-making skills
Attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Background in HR and knowledge of HR Practice, Policies and Procedures
An understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
Membership of CIPD

Location

This position will be based in an ESB Head Office Dublin, however travel to locations such as Moneypoint and other Asset locations will be a regular feature of the role.

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.

Reporting To

Senior HR Business Partner

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Generous Pension

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€71,976 - €84,677 per annum

Closing Date

25th June 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Accountable and Ethical

Collaborative

Growing and Adaptive

Proactive

Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

While initial appointment will be to this position, rotation within Generation and Trading may be a feature of the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

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.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s 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 €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.