Overview
Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world's most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:
* Promote Access to Justice
* Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity
* Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice
Role overview
The Global P&C Partner is a core team member of the P&C Division supporting different teams globally. Working with the Global P&C Manager, the Global P&C Partner will take a leading role in capacity building, supporting and strengthening Trócaire by delivering innovative human resources best practice through recognised standards of excellence and by providing strong and responsive support to managers for effective people management. This role supports teams and managers distributed in different Trócaire offices around the world, adapting support as needed. The role responds to operational and strategic demands and delivers key initiatives from the Trócaire People Strategy, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Talent Management, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement. The role reports to the Global P&C Manager and works within a team of People & Culture professionals. The role can be based in Maynooth, Co. Kildare or Belfast with frequent travel to Trócaire locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Organisational Development in EDI work practices: Drive, influence, guide and support the people aspects of organisational change in EDI and development in line with the Strategic Plan, People Strategy and Divisional plans
* Talent Management: Working with the rest of the P&C Team, ensure first class recruitment and selection practices are delivered. Support the development of new and innovative recruitment strategies that incorporate diversity and inclusive behaviours, maximise competitive reach and ensure delivery to meet business plans
* Ensure continual focus on the employee experience to build and maintain engagement and retention
* Develop and deliver talent management strategies for client groups
* Proactively support the annual and quarterly salary and headcount budgeting and forecasting process
* Collaborate with Learning and Development, to identify individual and organisational development needs and design interventions that facilitate achievement of operational objectives
* Performance Management: Drive and embed a high-performance management culture as a means of driving business improvement, through coaching the management team, and working with managers and employees to swiftly resolve individual performance/capability issues using appropriate tools
* Employee Engagement: Support country management teams in the employee engagement process and offer advice on action plans to continually improve work practices to meet changing organisation needs
* Policy Development & Compliance: Support CMT's and Country Offices to develop and implement high quality P&C practices and country policies that align to global policy objectives; ensure the development, integration and implementation of location-specific and global P&C policy and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
* Relationships & Employee Relations: Position the Global P&C Partner as an integral part of the Division by developing effective working relationships with management, influencing and supporting the management team in the delivery of people strategies; manage employee relations issues including ongoing relations with the Union; proactively consult, influence and negotiate with Union officials; network with external counterparts and stakeholders on trends and practices
* P&C Information and Service Delivery: Drive continuous improvement of P&C practices, processes and use of the Trócaire People information system to ensure effective service delivery and data integrity
* Communications: Drive and deliver P&C communications, technology systems and internal communication initiatives; ensure key cyclical P&C processes are communicated, understood and actioned effectively and on time
Requirements
* Essential Skills: Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with management teams, P&C colleagues and employees with excellent communication, influencing, coaching and negotiation skills; project management and time management skills; excellent organisational skills with attention to detail; ICT, analytical, statistical and report writing skills; ability to lead and drive work on own initiative and contribute as part of a team
* Experience: 3-5 years in a HR Business Partner role with significant experience of managing and delivering HR processes; experience in developing and delivering HR strategy in line with business needs and managing organisational change; experience in managing employee relations issues; experience interpreting employment legislation, policies and agreements into workable solutions; coaching, mentoring and developing HR team members; demonstrable track record in EDI work practices
* Qualifications: Relevant third level qualification in HR, Business or related discipline; CIPD member
* Qualities: Proactivity in interpreting the "Surge" aspect of the role and ability to adapt to dynamic contexts; genuine interest in people and their well-being; teamwork, professionalism, self-awareness and strong interpersonal skills
* Others: Interest in and empathy with the work of Trócaire
Benefits
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025.
Additional information
Safeguarding Programme Participants - Children & Adults: Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment. Diversity and inclusion statements apply; Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: General Business, Management, and Business Development
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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