HR Business Partner – Strategic Projects, Programmes & Change

Cork

Full-time

Fixed-term

Responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner you will provide HR support to the Cork site, with responsibility for employee relations, change management, internal communications and local people priorities. In addition, this position will lead and coordinate global and regional initiatives, organise and deliver global events, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, business functions and geographies to ensure effective execution and sustainable outcomes.

This position is initially being offered for a period of 12 months, either on a fixed-term contract or on a consultancy basis.

Partner closely with the Senior Director of HR to support the development, planning and execution of strategic HR priorities and wider organisational initiatives.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, programmes, implementation roadmaps and measurable deliverables.
Lead and drive cross-functional projects and initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across HR, business functions and global and regional teams.
Provide project leadership and coordination to ensure initiatives progress effectively from concept and design through implementation, communication and evaluation.
Prepare presentations, project updates, recommendations and progress reports to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to enhance organisational effectiveness, improve processes and strengthen collaboration across teams and functions.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies and barriers to delivery, recommending solutions and escalating issues as appropriate.

Your Job Profile

Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
Demonstrable experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, HR Programme Manager or similar role, ideally within a multinational or matrixed organisation.
Strong experience in employee relations and practical knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, programmes or organisational initiatives from design through implementation.
Experience in programme design, process mapping, process redesign or organisational effectiveness initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in executing strategic priorities and driving complex initiatives.
Experience managing organisational change, stakeholder communications and employee engagement programmes.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, stakeholders and deadlines.
Experience working with global and regional stakeholders across different functions and geographies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop leadership presentations and communicate complex information clearly.
Experience coordinating global events, leadership meetings or large-scale employee engagement activities is desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management, collaboration and HR systems.

About us

Exaktera brings together world-class brands in lasers, LEDs, and optical systems delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to OEMs and end-users worldwide. In industrial, medical and machine vision markets, our technologies power progress where light matters most. With a global footprint and deep technical expertise, Exaktera provides customers with a single, trusted partner for advanced optical components, systems, and enclosures. Our brands combine decades of engineering excellence with proven application knowledge, ensuring the highest performance, reliability, and value.