We empower businesses to succeed through people-led transformation.
Job Responsibilities:
* Consulting Delivery Employee Relations / Industrial Relations Acting as subject matter expert to deliver effective Employee Relations / Industrial Relations support to a portfolio of clients across a diverse range of sectors.
* Leading and supporting external stakeholders in the delivery of organisational change programmes including organisational restructures, collective redundancies and TUPE.
* Leading out on complex workplace investigations, hearings and appeals involving disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and sexual harassment matters.
* Maintaining a robust documentation management system to ensure key data is recorded, risk assessments and client advises are accurately recorded and client expectations are managed and delivered.
* Preparing reports as required to ensure compliance and support the effective conclusion of employee relations / industrial relations issues.
* Mediation and conflict facilitation as a means of resolving internal conflict.
* Representation at third parties such as the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court providing effective supports to key stakeholders under employment legislation.
* Management of industrial relations disputes with key stakeholders and external agencies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Presenting and facilitating discussion with groups of senior stakeholders on a given project to articulate a proposed approach, discuss risks and benefits, alignment to organisational strategy, devising and implementing initiatives to align to the needs and priorities of the client ensuring the legislative, regulatory requirements and organisational objectives are met.
* Facilitating team sessions to explore a given topic and draw out agreement on desired actions e.g. employee engagement survey results, focus groups.
* Delivering HR training programmes.
Supporting Growth & Development:
* Supporting our internal cultural of W@owee Project management (approach, time, budget) and client satisfaction in all client delivery.
* Completion of project evaluations.
* Excellence in work practices: valid, accurate, complete and timeous.
* Attending internal team meetings.
* Support individual team members in client / project related HR challenges, in an outcome focused manner.
* Supporting and/or delivering key HR training programmes for internal team development.
Solution Development:
* Providing advice / guidance to potential clients on a broad range of HR issues and support development and delivery of proposals.
* Support the identification of new Strategic HR & Employment law needs of existing and new clients.
* Propose innovative ways to improve the HR and Employment Law offering.
* Attend and participate in HR & Employment law events for the company and with identified key Strategic Partners to the business, to build and deliver upon our annual plans.
The successful candidate will need the following qualifications, experience and skills to meet the demands of the role:
Qualifications:
* Relevant degree or masters qualification in HR/ Law or related discipline.
* CIPD qualification.
* Ideally post-graduate qualification in Employment Law/ Conflict Resolution and/or MBA.
Experience:
* At least 10 years relevant HR, employee relations and/or industrial relations experience within a busy ER/IR/ legal environment or HR consulting practice.
* Exposure to a broad range of HR issues with supporting knowledge.
* Delivery of stakeholder workshops and training.
* Extensive professional experience in Irish employment law, HR, employee relations and industrial relations issues and practices.
* Strong project management and client management competence.
* Demonstrated success in facilitating change, solid problem solving, excellent facilitation and analytical skills.
* Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
* Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
* Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills:
* Excellence Committed to understanding, delivering, exceeding and taking accountability for our work and our client needs, by demonstrating true ownership, personal accountability and consistently delivering an excellent experience.
* Relationships Committed to building and enhancing trust within all our relationships, colleagues and clients.
* Drive Committed to driving with ambition and accountability, our professional development and our business growth, embracing challenges and change, with Adare pride and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The role requires ongoing learning and development in terms of keeping abreast of employment legislation. case law and ER/IR/ Employment Law trends, which is encouraged and supported by the Company.
We build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that empowers our Employees to thrive.
Our commitment is to inspire and empower the personal and professional growth of our Employees, which is why a growth mindset is at the core of everything we do.
This hands-on position offers a career opportunity for a dynamic and passionate professional looking to thrive in a busy and challenging work environment.
Adare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.