Role Overview

Act as the day‑to‑day HR contact for leaders and managers across Ireland, the UK, Nordics and France
Personally handle a wide range of HR queries, providing clear, pragmatic advice aligned with Bimeda policies and local legislation
Support managers through people decisions including role changes, performance issues, absence management and restructures
Be visible and accessible to the business, building trusted relationships across functions and locations
Lead and support a team of 1 HR Generalist in Ireland and 1 HR Business Partner in France, ensuring consistent standards, priorities and ways of working
Provide guidance, direction and development support to the HR team, ensuring effective workload management and coverage across regions
Manage and oversee employee relations issues across the EU region, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance improvement, and redundancy processes
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice across Ireland, UK, France and Nordic countries, leveraging local expertise where required
Partner with Legal and external advisors as appropriate on complex or high‑risk cases
Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies, procedures and processes across all covered jurisdictions
Oversee contract issuance, policy interpretation and employment documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local requirements
Support audits, internal reviews and data requests relating to HR governance and compliance
Play an active role in annual performance cycles, including calibration discussions, merit and bonus processing
Provide hands‑on support to managers during performance conversations and outcomes
Support learning, development and capability‑building initiatives aligned with regional needs
Support recruitment activity for EU roles, partnering directly with hiring managers
Support the delivery of employee engagement initiatives and cultural activities across the EU region
Partner with leaders to effectively manage change, providing guidance on communication, consultation and implementation

Requirements

Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role within a multi-country or EU setting
Strong working knowledge of Irish and UK employment law (France and Nordics experience desirable but not essential)
Demonstrated experience managing and developing HR team members
Strong employee relations experience, including handling complex cases
Ability to operate confidently in a fast paced environment
Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Pragmatic, solutions focused approach with high attention to detail.
Desirable: Experience in a regulated or complex industry environment
Prior experience supporting change programmes or organisational transformation
Familiarity with HR systems and data‑driven decision‑making.

Benefits

Employee relations & Employment Law support
Team Leadership & Development
HR Operations & Governance
Talent, Performance & Development
Change, Engagement & Culture

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