At the heart of our organisation, we seek a talented Employee Relations Lead to join our team. As a key member, you will play a vital role in fostering strong relationships with employees across Ireland, the UK, and other EU countries.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR topics, including employment law, recruitment, compensation and benefits, retention, discrimination, harassment, performance management, discipline, and separations.
You will work closely with HR teams and country business leaders to develop and implement effective solutions to complex HR challenges. Additionally, you will provide support on routine operational employee data related matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and SOPs.
The responsibilities of this role include:
* Advising, mentoring, and guiding internal stakeholders on complex HR decisions, including performance management, retention, discrimination, harassment, and separations.
* Leading performance, disciplinary, grievance, investigations, and conflict resolution cases in line with policy and legislation.
* Collaborating with HR Business Partners and business leaders to manage complex leaves of absence, sickness absence, and sensitive negotiations.
* Partnering with Business Partners, Centres of Excellence (COEs), and Shared Service Centre teams to review HR policies from an employment law perspective.
* Designing and delivering employment law training sessions to coach internal stakeholders.
* Acting as the first line of defence for company privacy data policies and SOPs, and collaborating with the Compliance team on GDPR-related projects and complex business scenarios.
* Leading business change projects, including mergers and acquisitions, people integration, restructuring, and reorganizations.
* Identifying evolving and unique challenges and proactively providing risk mitigation solutions.
* Maintaining awareness of legislative developments and trends, and providing proactive solutions.
* Participating in HR projects as needed.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* A post-graduate certificate or diploma in employment law.
* Knowledge and experience in employee relations, employment law, performance management, compliance, and/or other relevant HR areas.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, particularly in EMEA, with a focus on local legislation in the UK and Ireland.
* Familiarity with all aspects of employment laws in licensed countries.
* Experience in advising on employee data collection, processing, and protection.
* Experience with issues such as harassment, discrimination, and ethical dilemmas.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, bonus opportunities, parking, pension, sports and social club membership, and VHI health insurance.
Please submit your application if you are a driven and accomplished professional looking to take on new challenges and contribute to our organisation's continued success.