Job Overview
This is a new role to join a leading sustainability and utilises company based in Dublin. It will sit within the People and HR Team, focusing on employee relations in compliance with labour laws and Irish legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, management, and representative staff body.
* Act as the company interface between the company and the representative staff body.
* Arrange and lead regular meetings with the representative body and update the company accordingly.
* Manage consultations and negotiations with trades unions and employee representatives.
* Work collaboratively with HR Operations and propose ER/IR solutions within corporate governance arrangements.
* Facilitate and manage internal and external employee/industrial relations cases and liaise with legal regarding positive resolution.
* Work proactively to resolve ER/IR cases and represent the Company at external cases that may arise including WRC and Labour Court when required.
* Prepare for arbitration, advise management on labour law developments, and introduce attendance control policies.
* Conduct investigations into employee misconduct or violations of company policies.
* Ensure all people practices are legally compliant and align with the employer brand.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, or other related field.
* 5+ years of experience in industrial relations or a similar HR role.
* In-depth knowledge of Irish labour law and employment legislation.
* Ability to build trust and engage with people effectively.
* Proficient in managing conflict and solving problems.
* Knowledge of employee health, safety, and wellbeing practices.