HR Business Partner

Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract (leave cover)

Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid)

NETGEAR is a global networking company trusted by millions of consumers, businesses, and service providers worldwide. Our People & Culture team is focused on creating an environment where employees can do their best work, grow their careers, and feel valued.

We are looking for a mid-level HR Business Partner to join us on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a dual-scope role: you will act as a flexible, business-facing HRBP supporting managers and employees across assigned client groups, while also serving as the global programme lead for Talent & Performance Management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR generalist or HRBP who enjoys both the relationship-driven side of business partnering and the structure and scale of running a global talent programme.

Key Responsibilities

Global Talent & Performance Management Programme Leadership

● Lead the annual Performance Review programme end-to-end, under the direction of the Director, Talent, Culture & Organisational Effectiveness.

● Organise and lead the ratings calibration process, partnering with HRBPs and business leaders to ensure consistency and fairness across the organisation.

● Partner with the Total Rewards team to align timelines across the full annual performance and rewards cycle.

● Own vendor management and communications for Pando, NETGEAR's Talent Management platform, ensuring correct configuration, training, and stakeholder support across each cycle.

● Develop talent programme frameworks including succession planning, organisational and talent reviews, and top talent identification.

● Drive continuous improvement across the performance cycle, including post-cycle retrospectives and supporting new initiatives such as the H2 promotions process.

Business Partnership & Manager Support

● Act as a strategic HR business partner for managers and employees within an assigned client group, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle.

● Build strong relationships with managers, coaching them on performance, feedback, and employee development.

● Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with business priorities and proactively identify people-related needs.

● Analyse trends across engagement, attrition, and employee relations, sharing insights with People team leadership.

Employee Relations

● Manage employee relations cases of low to moderate complexity, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and policy interpretation, in line with Irish employment legislation.

● Support investigations in partnership with senior HR and Legal, ensuring consistency and appropriate documentation.

● Guide managers through performance improvement plans and corrective actions, and support employees with leave, accommodations, and sensitive workplace matters in line with Irish employment law.

Culture, Engagement & Inclusion

● Champion NETGEAR's culture and values across client groups, reinforcing behaviours that reflect who we are as a company.

● Support employee engagement survey cycles, including facilitating manager debriefs and helping teams translate insights into actionable plans.

● Partner with the wider People team to deliver engagement initiatives, learning programmes, and culture-building activities.

Required Qualifications

● 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, or People Partner role.

● Direct experience owning or significantly contributing to a performance management or talent management programme at a global or multi-region scale.

● Experience managing an HR technology or talent management platform, including configuration, vendor management, and stakeholder communication.

● Hands-on experience with employee relations, performance management processes, and direct manager coaching.

● Strong project management and cross-functional partnering skills, with experience aligning across teams such as Total Rewards, People Operations, and Business Insights.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

● Knowledge of Irish employment legislation, including the Employment Equality Acts, Unfair Dismissals Act, and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) processes.

● High level of discretion, sound judgement, and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

● CIPD qualification (or equivalent) desirable.

● Experience working with US-headquartered global organisations an advantage.

● Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms.

● Exposure to supporting multi-location or global teams.

● Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Company Statement/Values:  

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.  

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. 

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity. 

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.