HR Business Partner

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in Westport.  Join AbbVie as an HR Business Partner and become part of a collaborative, high-performing HR team committed to delivering excellence in employee experience and business outcomes. At AbbVie, we believe in empowering our employees with the resources and global reach to innovate and make a meaningful impact on healthcare and our communities. As a key advisor within our Ireland operations, you will support business leaders across multiple departments in Westport, championing a culture of teamwork, engagement, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with managers and senior leaders to deliver end-to-end HR support across talent management, employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and people analytics.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation, ensuring compliance with local, national, and corporate requirements.
• Design and deliver employee engagement initiatives, leadership development programs, and site-wide HR strategies.
• Lead employee relations investigations, performance management processes, and support complex staffing decisions, acting as a trusted advisor and mediator.
• Prepare, analyze, and report HR metrics to business leaders and contribute to AbbVie-wide HR projects and best practices.
• Foster strong collaboration with the broader HR team, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and HR Service Delivery, to deliver a seamless HR service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Studies, or related discipline (CIPD membership preferred).
• Minimum 5-6 years’ HR Business Partner or Generalist experience, including expertise in at least one other HR specialisation.
• Strong track record in employee relations, leadership development, and applying HR best practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Passion for people, business acumen, and eagerness to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation.

We encourage you to apply if you’re driven to make a difference and ready to develop your HR career on a local and global scale.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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