HR Business Partner

The Opportunity

 

We are seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team, reporting to the Head of HR Ireland.

We are looking for a versatile and hands-on HR professional who thrives on partnering with business leaders and line managers to coach and empower our managers to build high-performing teams and foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

To succeed, you’ll bring a positive, resilient mindset and a passion for delivering innovative, commercially focused HR solutions that drive business success. This role would suit a HR professional with experience in talent acquisition and exposure across all HR functions. The ideal candidate should be confident in leading and implementing HR initiatives that influence business success while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to People Managers across the full suite of HR activities, including talent acquisition, performance and talent management, change management, organizational effectiveness, skills development, learning, total rewards, and employee engagement.
• Ensure managers understand and consistently apply HR policies and procedures while contributing to policy reviews in line with evolving Irish employment law.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand needs, assist with job descriptions and advise on best hiring practices.
• Lead offer management, negotiations, and smooth onboarding handovers.
• Coach managers on handling sensitive or complex issues such as absence management, probation reviews, wellbeing concerns, and underperformance cases.
• Manage both informal and formal ER cases and liaise with employee representatives as needed.
• Provide business areas with relevant people and performance information, anticipate workforce changes, address HR challenges, mitigate risks and deliver strategic recommendations
• Drive and deliver company-wide HR programs and initiatives and HR projects as they arise.

 

Skills & Experience required

 

• Third level qualification, preferably in HR, Business or equivalent
• At least 5 years of HR experience including talent acquisition and business partnering preferably in financial services.
• Experience in the end to end talent acquisition process from screening to interviewing to offer stage.
• Experience working with Workday, preferably with supporting the roll out of employee and manager self service.
• Proven track record of partnering with the business to align people and resources with commercial objectives.
• Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail enabling you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising quality or confidentiality.
• Comprehensive understanding of Irish employment legislation combined with proven ability to implement HR policies effectively.
• High level of discretion coupled with professionalism when handling confidential information or sensitive issues involving colleagues or managers
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident enough to work independently but also work well with colleagues on a small team
   

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.  

Functional Area:

HR - Human Resources

AIG Europe S.A. (Ireland branch)