**Company description** Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) is a world-famous creative agency that makes jaw-dropping, thumb-stopping, eye-opening work for brands across the globe. Founded in London in 1982, we now have offices in Dublin, New York, Los Angeles, Stockholm, Mumbai, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our first ad for Levi’s showed a black sheep travelling in the opposite direction to a flock of white ones. That’s where we got our logo and our guiding philosophy: when the world zigs, zag. Why? Because it’s easy to zig, to go with the grain. It feels safe. It feels like the sensible thing to do. But the greater risk is failing to stand out. We believe in the power of difference to make a difference. Our goal is a simple one: make the best work in the world. That’s where you come in. We need rebels, dreamers, thinkers, mathematicians, makers, artists, visionaries, doers, observers, the different and the unreasonable. We need Black Sheep. People who want to make the hearts flutter and minds do flips, who can change businesses and culture. People who want to make a difference, come here for something different. https://www.bartleboglehegarty.com **Overview** We are seeking a strategic and results-driven HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team in Dublin. The People Business Partner (PBP) in our Dublin office will serve as a strategic partner to business units, aligning HR initiatives with BBH’s objectives. They will provide guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, organisational development, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a positive work culture within the Dublin office. They will act as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between human resources strategies and business goals. The People Business Partner will be integral to the smooth running of our team, will be visible around the agency and will be approachable and professional at all times. This role requires a proactive individual who can operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence at all levels of the organisation. **Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic HR Partnership** ● Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on all people-related matters. ● Align HR strategies with business goals to drive performance and growth. ● Identify workforce trends and provide insights to guide decision-making. ● Support talent planning, succession management, and leadership development initiatives. ● Collaborate with Learning & Development to address skill gaps and career progression. ● Drive performance management processes to ensure high standards and accountability. **Payroll & Benefits Administration** ● Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll and benefits-related matters for the Dublin office. ● Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in collaboration with internal finance teams and Publicis payroll teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Irish tax and employment laws. ● Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, pension schemes, life assurance, and other statutory or voluntary benefits. ● Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies related to compensation and benefits. ● Advise employees on payroll, taxation, and benefits queries, ensuring a clear understanding of entitlements and deductions. ● Support and collaborate with the BBH London People team when needed. ● Liaise with vendors and benefits providers to manage renewals, troubleshoot issues, and optimise offerings based on employee needs and market trends. ● Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity in handling sensitive payroll and personal information in line with GDPR and company policies. **Employee Relations** ● Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. ● Promote a positive work culture by managing conflict resolution and promoting open communication. ● Conduct and manage cases in line with company policies and Irish employment law. **Organisational Development & Change Management** ● Lead HR components of change management initiatives (e.g., restructures, mergers, culture shifts). ● Support business reorganisation, role clarity, and workforce design. ● Facilitate team effectiveness and development workshops when required. HR Operations & Compliance ● Partner with the Senior Talent Partner to implement programs in People management, compensation, and benefits. ● Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and internal policies. ● Use HRIS data and metrics to measure and improve HR effectiveness. **Qualifications** **Key Requirements:** **Education & Experience** ● Bachelor’s degree in HRM, or related field. CIPD qualification preferred. ● 5+ years’ experience in a HRBP or equivalent HR generalist role. ● Prior experience supporting Irish employment law and HR practices; EMEA experience an advantage. **Skills & Competencies** ● Strong business acumen and ability to connect HR strategy with business outcomes. ● Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels. ● Problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution expertise. ● Experience in managing payroll and benefits end-to-end. ● Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. ● Data-driven mindset with experience using HR metrics to influence strategy. **Why Join Us?** ● Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus ● Learning & development opportunities ● Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture ● Pension scheme with employer contributions ● Life assurance and income protection ● Travel and commuter benefits ● Comprehensive private healthcare plan (individual and family cover options) ● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support ● Generous annual leave allowance, plus additional BBH wellness days ● Access to internal leadership programs and mentoring opportunities. **Additional information** **Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion** When the world zigs, zag. That belief in difference - zagging - is how we change brands and businesses. Central to that difference is our commitment to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion, and proactively challenging prejudice and discrimination inside our business, with our clients, how we select our partners and in our work. Our people are our most important asset - the makeup of our workforce guides our culture and the work we deliver. We aim to welcome diversity at every level and to empower every individual to bring their full-self to work, to add-to and develop our culture; to be better in the future than we are today.