Human Resources Business Partner

Company DescriptionWELCOME TO MARS CAPITALMars Capital Finance Ireland DAC (“Mars Capital”) is part of Arrow Global Group Limited, which is one of Europe’s leading integrated asset managers with €112bn Assets Under Management (“AUM”) and 4,400 employees across five jurisdictionsMars Capital was established in 2015 and is a Regulated Credit Servicing Firm, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and located in Dublin 2. Mars Capital has the capacity and regulatory authority to service loans secured against properties and has €8bn AUM, experiencing significant growth in recent years.

We provide services that span the full lifecycle of a loan post origination, from drawdown through to loan administration, asset management, enforcement as well as syndication, securitisation, and standby servicing. We value our relationship with our clients and believe that our deployment of dedicated, Dublin-based project and asset management teams give us a competitive advantage over other competitors who operate a shared services model across their portfolios. Placing the customer first in a simple and efficient manner in line with our regulatory obligation is our number one priority.

Our local strategic ambition is to provide value accretive services to institutional clients, while building better financial futures for our customers, clients, communities and colleagues. Our Culture and Way of WorkingWe’re entrepreneurial, fast-paced and decisive, working together safely and supportively. We trust our colleagues to make the right decisions and are brave enough to acknowledge mistakes and to learn from them. Celebrating success, we reward those who help us to achieve exceptional long-term results. We’re inclusive and encourage our colleagues to be themselves. Our culture supports the difference that makes each of us unique.

We’re open and eager to embrace new ways of working and have a diverse community, enriched by our local identities that works collaboratively to build a unified and dynamic organisation. We believe that a supported flexible working approach helps us to retain valued colleagues, enhance wellbeing, increase motivation and encourage a healthy work/life balance. If you’re interviewed, ask about the flexibility involved in this role. Our ValuesOur stakeholders expect us to act in an ethical and responsible way and this is at the heart of how we conduct our business.

Our values support this philosophy, and we seek out and reward behaviours that will make us more sustainable, responsible and successful. Our values are- we succeed together; we do the right thing; we’re trusted and valued; and we’re brave and creative. You’ll hear more about these throughout the interview process. Our STAR Awards provide a fantastic platform to send a special thank you to a colleague who may have gone above and beyond to help you and the business succeed, or someone who has been brave and creative with their own approach to how they work.

Values orientated, our Recognition Scheme plays a pivotal role in aligning and celebrating our culture, and simply wouldn’t exist without colleague participation and input. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) CommitmentWe’re committed to investing responsibly and supporting our local communities and charitable organisations. Every colleague is encouraged to take a paid day each calendar year to volunteer for our nominated charities. Internally we are very proud of our four colleague-led engagement groups, who run events/initiatives, that promote our culture and values which is a key part of the life blood of this business.

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Dublin, Ireland. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational effectiveness, and fostering a positive work environment. How You’ll Make An ImpactEmployee RelationsFoster a positive working environment by providing expert guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Manage ER cases—including absenteeism, grievances, and disciplinary matters—with professionalism, discretion, and in alignment with company policies and best practice standards.

You will be assigned your own portfolio of stakeholders and will partner with them effectively to achieve company, HR, and employee best outcomes. Performance ManagementLead the performance appraisal cycle, holding coaching sessions with managers and ensuring the process aligns the organisation’s goals and values. Advise and support managers with performance-related matters, ensuring that a customer focused approach is at the heart of everything we do. Talent ManagementPartner with senior leaders to identify high-potential talent and succession opportunities. Coach and empower managers to create tailored development plans for their team members.

Contribute to effective workforce planning to support long-term organisational success. Policy ImplementationMaintain and update HR policies and ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and internal procedures. Compensation & RewardSupport the HR Director in managing the annual reward cycle, including promotions, bonus payments and salary reviews. Manage relationships with third-party providers to ensure the delivery of a competitive reward offering. HR Projects & DataLead and contribute to key HR initiatives as required. Support the HR Director with the implementation of the People and Culture strategyProvide data-driven insights to support strategic HR decisions and continuous improvement.

Work with relevant stakeholders to design and enhance HR policies and procedures, that drive a high-performance culture and align with regulatory requirements and company values. QualificationsExpertise & Experience RequiredProven experience in HR generalist and HR business partnering. (Min 4 years). Must have Irish Employment Law and employee relations experience. Strong working knowledge of employee relations practices, employment law, and case management principles. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Track record of working closely with senior leaders and coaching managers at all levelsSkilled in managing the full performance management cycle, including coaching managers and aligning goals to business objectives.

Familiarity with compensation and reward frameworks, including pay review cycles, bonuses, data management within Excel, and third-party vendor management. Ability to translate HR data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Previous experience in a regulated, financial services industry is desirable. Relevant third level qualification (Business, HR) is desirable, including CIPD membership. Additional InformationCentral Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) Fitness & Probity RegimeSome of our roles are Control Functions (“CF”) as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010. If a vacancy is for a CF role, it will be indicated above.

For CF roles, appointment will be conditional on Mars Capital being fully satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity Standards 2018 issued by the Central Bank of Ireland. In the case of proposed appointees to Pre-Approval Control Functions, this includes prior approval by the CBI of such appointments. D&I statement