Hr Business Partner (Ftc)

Chadwick's Group

HR Business Partner (12 Month FTC)

About Chadwick's Group

Part of Grafton Group plc, Chadwick's Group is Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant, supplying building materials to trade professionals, construction businesses and homeowners across the island of Ireland.

Our core business is built around a network of market-leading builders’ merchant brands, including Chadwick's, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, Telford's, and MacBlair in Northern Ireland.

Through strategic acquisitions and sustained organic growth, we have expanded our portfolio to include a number of specialist businesses that complement our core offering and serve a diverse range of customer needs. These include Heiton Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, HSS Hire, and Sitetech.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service, our growth and diversification strategy continues to strengthen our position as a leader within the building materials and construction solutions sector.

At Chadwick's Group, our people are at the heart of our success. We are proud to be recognised by Great Place to Work® as a Best Super Large Workplace and a Best Workplace for Women, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding environment where our colleagues can develop, succeed, and build long-term careers.

Principal Objective

Reporting to the Chief of Staff - HR, the HR Business Partner supports strategic HR business partnering, delivering new HR initiatives and projects, as well as day-to-day HR activities, ensuring alignment with Chadwick's Group’s HR vision and objectives. The HR Business Partner plays a key role in partnering with line managers to drive performance & profitability of our teams. You will be commercially astute and capable of connecting business needs with HR interventions for maximum impact. You will lead on Performance Enablement, Talent & Succession Planning, Workforce Planning & Employee Relations for your area of the business.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an HR/ER advisor or business partner role.

• Third-level qualification in Business, HR, or a related field; CIPD qualification desirable.

• Comprehensive understanding of employee relations legislation and disciplinary procedures.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across the organisation.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to think innovatively and ambitiously.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Advise, coach, and support branches and management teams through complex ER/IR processes, ensuring fair and consistent procedures.

• Provide HR advice and support to managers, fostering a positive work environment and managing employee relations issues including conflict resolution and grievance handling.

• Lead and manage specific HR projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for successful execution.

• Update and maintain company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Drive the use of technology and AI to optimise HR operations, ensuring effective communication and change management strategies for project rollouts.

• Actively participate in cross-functional HR projects, contributing to the overall HR strategy, and evaluating project outcomes to implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Support workforce planning and talent management initiatives, including succession planning for key roles.

• Partner with managers to implement performance management frameworks, including goal-setting, feedback, and development planning.

• Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify and address capability gaps, supporting leadership and frontline development.

• Support the delivery of engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business values.

• Use HR metrics and analytics to provide insights and support data-driven decision making.

• Support HR’s contribution to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects.

  
  

Essential Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

• Innovative and forward-thinking approach.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• High level of personal resilience, able to remain effective and flexible in changing business circumstances.

• Collaborative team member with an approachable and inclusive style.

• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude with the ability to adapt quickly.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

• Ability to implement change and drive operational performance.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

  
  

Contract Type

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Full-time, 39-hour contract
• Working week: Monday to Friday

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive basic salary

• Competitive performance-related bonus

• Private health care

• Sick pay scheme

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Pension scheme

• Colleague saving scheme

• Profit share scheme

• Colleague discount

• Educational assistance

• Wellness initiatives

  
  

Inclusion Statement

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Chadwicks Group, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.