People Partner - Europe (Healthcare)

TL;DR

People Partner - Europe (Healthcare): Managing the full employee lifecycle and HR operations across European markets with an accent on employment law compliance and employee experience. Focus on implementing legally compliant HR policies, managing cross-border compensation and benefits, and supporting regional growth.

Location: Home office based, must be located in Ireland

Company

A global provider of next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry, dedicated to creating a healthier world.

What you will do

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and contract changes.
• Ensure HR policy compliance and best practices across allocated European countries.
• Develop and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and Legal to ensure seamless HR operations and data integrity.
• Act as an ambassador for company cultural beliefs and drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee international mobility and support internal/external candidate relocation processes.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of HR operations experience, with 3-5 years in an international environment.
• Proven knowledge of employment laws in Europe, specifically mandatory experience with Italian law.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Must be located in Ireland.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with comprehensive HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of employment laws in Spain and Portugal.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in HR.
• Additional European language proficiency.
• Specialized training in Labor Legislation, Compensation and Benefits, or Social Security.

Culture & Benefits

• Certified Great Place to Work globally.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Remote-first "home office" working arrangement.
• Culture focused on professional growth, talent development, and accountability.