HR Business Partner

Job Introduction

HR Business Partner – Tigers Childcare

Blanchardstown / Hybrid | Full-time | Permanent | €45,000 to €55,000 DOE

At Tigers Childcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do – because when our colleagues thrive, so do the children and families we support. 

If you’re a skilled HR professional who can blend empathy with practical know-how, and you’re ready to shape how our managers and teams work together, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 27 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be the go-to person for managers when it comes to getting the best out of their teams and creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work. In this role, you will:

• Be the trusted advisor – guide managers through the tricky stuff, from performance conversations to supporting wellbeing and resolving issues before they escalate.
• Champion colleague engagement – lead initiatives like our Tiger’s Colleague’s Voice forum, run wellbeing campaigns, and create recognition moments that make people feel appreciated.
• Lead fair and thorough investigations – handle sensitive matters such as grievances, complaints, and safeguarding concerns with professionalism and care.
• Maximise colleague benefits – oversee our benefits and incentives, making sure they’re well communicated, accessible, and delivering value for our teams.
• Bring insights to the table – use HR data to spot patterns, risks, and opportunities, then work with the HR team to create practical solutions.
• Drive improvement projects – help shape and deliver projects on absence management, onboarding, wellbeing, and more.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• Minimum 3 years’ HR experience with strong employee relations expertise.
• Solid knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to coach managers through complex issues.
• Experience managing investigations, workplace accident processes, and formal HR procedures.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience producing HR reports and interpreting data.
• Full, clean driving licence, access to own vehicle, and flexibility to travel to centres regularly.

Nice-to-Haves

• CIPD qualification.
• Experience in childcare, education, healthcare or other regulated multi-site environments.
• Background in HR projects or policy development in a growth setting.

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A role with real influence, shaping the colleague experience for a growing organisation.
• Autonomy, trust and the backing of a collaborative HR team.
• Opportunities for CPD and career growth in a values-driven environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (€45,000 to €55,000 DOE).
• 30 paid holiday days (including public holidays, with service-based increases)
• 5 days statutory sick pay
• FLYEfit Gym discount
• 10% off HSF Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• CPD & career development
• Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Travel expenses for centre visits
• ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonus Scheme (€500 per referral)

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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