HR Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland Updated 30 August 2026
Pharma

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Human Resources Job Sub Function: Employee & Labor Relations Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a H R Business Partner , located in Ringaskiddy , Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to make a real impact in a business going through significant transformation and change. You will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees while continuing to grow your own experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working closely with leaders across the business, you will shape and support key people priorities, with a strong focus on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, coaching, and employee experience. You will help leaders navigate change with confidence, manage complex people matters effectively, and create the conditions for a high-performing, engaged organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, build credibility quickly, and enjoy balancing strategic partnership with hands-on delivery . This could be an excellent next step in your career. This role is based on site in DePuy Synthes Ringaskiddy , Cork. What you’ll do Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, employee engagement and team effectiveness. Coach managers through complex people situations and organizational change Support workforce planning, organizational transitions, and broader people initiatives Build trusted relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business Use people insights and data to support decision making and identify trends Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently in line with employment legislation What we’re looking for Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a dynamic or evolving environment Experience managing employee relations matters with professional and sound judgement Strong communication , coaching, and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization Comfortable navigating ambiguity, change, and competing priorities Collaborative, pragmatic and solutions focused approach Required An exceptional candidate has experience in HR, Employment law or related field. Typically, 5-6 years of relevant professional experience in a business, operations, or functional support role. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate , high-quality work. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com . Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months , subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required , regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subje

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