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Competitive salary + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

The People Business Partner for Ireland is a strategic and hands-on HR leader responsible for aligning people strategy across all Levy venues in Ireland. They work closely with senior venue leaders to embed a fair, consistent and people-first culture throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. The role focuses on employee development, wellbeing, engagement, performance and communication, helping Levy create exceptional workplaces where employees feel supported, valued and proud to work.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world?s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events ? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London ? we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

People Business Partner - The Role

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior venue leaders to align people strategies with commercial goals and business priorities.
• Workforce & Talent Planning: Lead workforce planning, succession, organisational design and talent pipelines to ensure the right skills are in place.
• Recruitment & Employer Brand: Oversee regional recruitment and strengthen Levy’s reputation as an employer of choice across Ireland.
• Onboarding & Retention: Deliver consistent onboarding and initiatives to improve retention of key employees, casual workers and high performers.
• Learning & Development: Promote continuous learning, leadership development, career pathways and effective performance coaching.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert advice on employee relations, policies and employment law while ensuring consistent and compliant practices.
• Reward, Recognition & Wellbeing: Support fair pay, benefits, recognition programmes and initiatives that improve employee wellbeing and engagement.
• Culture, DE&I & Engagement: Champion Levy’s values, diversity, inclusion and employee engagement through surveys, communication and employee networks.
• Change, Data & Transformation: Lead HR support for organisational change while using people data and analytics to identify trends and drive better decisions.
• Operations, Budget & Team Leadership: Manage HR systems, budgets and processes while developing the regional People team and building strong external community partnerships.

What we're looking for

• Natural leader with strong presence, maturity and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• People-focused leader who coaches, mentors and develops talent while engaging teams with Levy’s vision and values.
• Dynamic and engaging professional with experience leading and inspiring large teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and commercial results.
• Strong venue experience across complex stadia, arenas and conference/exhibition environments with diverse food and beverage operations.
• Commercially focused with strong budgeting, forecasting and cost-control skills, using best practice to drive growth and efficiency.
• Change-driven and innovative, engaging stakeholders to identify improvements and successfully implement change across venues.
• Flexible and agile, combining resilience, structure and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Strong project and logistics management experience, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality.

Job Reference: com/1009/41901001/52832451/IN/SU #Levy UK

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!