Industrial Relations Specialist Role
Type: Part-time/Permanent
Job Overview:
This is a new role within the People and HR Team at {company}, focused on managing and maintaining strong employee relations in compliance with labour laws and Irish legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, management, and the 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 to propose ER/IR solutions within the 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.