HR Business Partner

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

• 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).