Employee Relations Manager
The Employee Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing the employee experience, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in ER, while improving HR efficiency.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage and deliver Employee Relations function services for Galway and Roscommon counties.
* Develop and implement strategic direction for the employee relations function in collaboration with the Regional Head of Human Resources.
* Serve as the central contact point for all ER issues.
* Provide training, advice, counsel, and resolution to employees and managers on employee relations matters.
* Conduct robust investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct.
* Partner with stakeholders to identify gaps in processes, policies, and practices, and lead cross-functional teams to close these gaps.
* Act as an objective and trusted advisor for both employees and management across the Western region.
Key Skills and Requirements:
* Strong Employee Relations experience in a unionised environment.
* Employment law background with qualification preferred.
* Ability to create order from ambiguity and willingness to solve problems directly.
* Strong people leadership skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Relevant degree or professional membership of CIPD highly desirable.
Work Environment:
This role requires working closely with the wider HR team, sector managers, recognised trade unions, HR compliance, and services stakeholders.