We are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner within our Human Resources Department. This is a Permanent, full-time contract.

The HR Business Partner will provide a comprehensive, effective and efficient HR service to the Danone Wexford workforce including recruitment and selection, onboarding and integration, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management and supporting in the people management processes and procedures, e.g. leave, attendance arrangements, absence management and disciplinary/grievance matters.

The HR Business Partner will provide HR advice and support to the Plant Leadership Team, line managers and employees. The post-holder will be required to adopt a proactive approach towards improving HR services and processes and ensuring legal compliance. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing departmental needs, re-prioritising as necessary and working closely with the entire HR team and other stakeholders as appropriate to deliver a high-quality HR service.

Core responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as the HR Business Partner for the Operations function, providing strategic and operational HR support to manufacturing, maintenance and engineering leaders.
• Partner with managers to drive a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, performance and employee engagement.
• Coach and support leaders on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance improvement and conflict resolution.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, company policies and HR best practice.
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding activities for operational and technical roles.
• Analyse HR metrics including absenteeism, turnover, employee engagement, overtime and labour costs, identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Partner with managers to develop talent, succession plans and career pathways for key operational positions.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring clear objectives, regular feedback and effective development planning.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures and continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with union representatives and employee forums to maintain positive industrial and employee relations.
• Checking and Approval of the Weekly Payroll process
• Hold full responsibility for your own CPD by keeping abreast of new developments in terms of legislation and best practice; attending training; networking; CIPD events etc.
• Any other duties which may reasonably be assigned by your manager.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Third-Level degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualified an advantage.
• 3+ Years experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law legislation.
• Experience working with HR systems, e.g. SuccessFactors, CoreHR / PeopleXD, etc.
• Experience working in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office package, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems
• Operations experience a plus.

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. Danone Nutricia Wexford are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation, where no two days are the same. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Nutricia Wexford proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to our business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A Competitive salary is on offer, in addition, we have an attractive bonus scheme, pension, subsidised Health Insurance (available after completing 6 months of employment), as well as a number of other benefits.