Posted 18 July, 2026
People Partner
TOPPAN Security
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 539890620
ABOUT US
At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.
We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.
Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.
Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a People Partner to support our Galway site and help create a great employee experience for our teams.
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR topics. You will support employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll inputs, HR operations, and people projects.
You will work under the responsibility of closely with the Global HR Manager while taking ownership of local HR delivery. This means being hands-on, approachable, organised, and ready to support both people and business needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, solving people challenges, building trust, and making HR feel simple, useful, and human.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In your day-to-day role, you will:
• Be the main HR point of contact for managers and employees at our Galway site.
• Support managers with practical advice on people topics, including performance, development, engagement, employee relations, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Manage employee relations cases with fairness, confidence, and good judgement.
• Partner with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard great talent across different teams and sites.
• Help create a smooth, welcoming, and positive onboarding experience for new joiners.
• Keep HR operations running smoothly, including employee data, payroll inputs, HR documentation, and people processes.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with Irish employment legislation, internal policies, and TOPPAN Security standards.
• Support organizational change, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bring ideas, energy, and team spirit to help make the Galway site a great place to work.
About you
You enjoy working with people, solving problems, and supporting managers in a practical and positive way.
You know how to build trust, listen carefully, and give clear advice. You can balance empathy with accountability, stay calm under pressure, and handle sensitive topics with professionalism and discretion.
You like variety, enjoy being close to the action, and feel comfortable handling many different topics at the same time. moving between employee relations, recruitment, payroll inputs, HR administration, projects, and manager support.
Most importantly, you enjoy being part of a team. You bring curiosity, positive energy, and the desire to grow while helping others grow too.
What we're looking for
You will ideally bring:
• 4+ years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations and case management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, operational, or blue-collar environment.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A strong team spirit and the ability to build positive, trust-based relationships.
• A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative HR culture.
• The motivation to help strengthen and expand TOPPAN Security's culture across teams.
• Confidence working with managers and employees at different levels.
Nice to have:
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations.
• Experience with HRIS tools or people analytics.
• Experience working with senior operational leaders.
• Exposure to workforce planning, change management, or HR projects.
What you'll bring
• Sound judgement and integrity.
• A people-first mindset.
• A calm and confident approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Team spirit and a collaborative attitude.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and positive energy.
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the company culture.
• A hands-on attitude : - no task is too big or too small.
Ready to take the next step?
Join an international team where collaboration, trust, and good energy make a real difference.
We'd love to hear from you !
TOPPAN Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Department Human Resources Locations Ireland Remote status Hybrid
At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.
We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.
Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.
Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a People Partner to support our Galway site and help create a great employee experience for our teams.
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR topics. You will support employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll inputs, HR operations, and people projects.
You will work under the responsibility of closely with the Global HR Manager while taking ownership of local HR delivery. This means being hands-on, approachable, organised, and ready to support both people and business needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, solving people challenges, building trust, and making HR feel simple, useful, and human.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In your day-to-day role, you will:
• Be the main HR point of contact for managers and employees at our Galway site.
• Support managers with practical advice on people topics, including performance, development, engagement, employee relations, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Manage employee relations cases with fairness, confidence, and good judgement.
• Partner with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard great talent across different teams and sites.
• Help create a smooth, welcoming, and positive onboarding experience for new joiners.
• Keep HR operations running smoothly, including employee data, payroll inputs, HR documentation, and people processes.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with Irish employment legislation, internal policies, and TOPPAN Security standards.
• Support organizational change, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bring ideas, energy, and team spirit to help make the Galway site a great place to work.
About you
You enjoy working with people, solving problems, and supporting managers in a practical and positive way.
You know how to build trust, listen carefully, and give clear advice. You can balance empathy with accountability, stay calm under pressure, and handle sensitive topics with professionalism and discretion.
You like variety, enjoy being close to the action, and feel comfortable handling many different topics at the same time. moving between employee relations, recruitment, payroll inputs, HR administration, projects, and manager support.
Most importantly, you enjoy being part of a team. You bring curiosity, positive energy, and the desire to grow while helping others grow too.
What we're looking for
You will ideally bring:
• 4+ years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations and case management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, operational, or blue-collar environment.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A strong team spirit and the ability to build positive, trust-based relationships.
• A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative HR culture.
• The motivation to help strengthen and expand TOPPAN Security's culture across teams.
• Confidence working with managers and employees at different levels.
Nice to have:
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations.
• Experience with HRIS tools or people analytics.
• Experience working with senior operational leaders.
• Exposure to workforce planning, change management, or HR projects.
What you'll bring
• Sound judgement and integrity.
• A people-first mindset.
• A calm and confident approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Team spirit and a collaborative attitude.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and positive energy.
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the company culture.
• A hands-on attitude : - no task is too big or too small.
Ready to take the next step?
Join an international team where collaboration, trust, and good energy make a real difference.
We'd love to hear from you !
TOPPAN Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Department Human Resources Locations Ireland Remote status Hybrid
