Senior HR Subject Matter Experts (Associate Network)
Compensation & Benefits/Reward | Employee Relations | Industrial Relations
Associate / Contractor / Part-time
Are you an independent Senior HR consultant looking for high-value projects without the administrative burden of business development?
Adare Trusted People Partners are one of Ireland's leading and best-known HR consultancies, recognised for delivering strategic excellence. As we continue to scale, we are looking to partner with seasoned Compensation & Benefits/Reward, Employee Relations, and Industrial Relations specialists to join our growing Associate Network for project-based engagements throughout the year.
Why Partner with Adare?
We provide the infrastructure and the client base; you provide the elite expertise.
* High-Calibre Projects: Work on interesting and challenging projects with a diverse portfolio of clients across key sectors.
* Operational Freedom: Manage your own schedule and workload. We offer the flexibility that independent consultancy is built for.
* Streamlined Engagements: We handle the scoping, contracting, and initial discovery, allowing you to focus entirely on delivery.
* Collaborative Ecosystem: Join a network of like-minded experts where professional standards are exceptionally high.
We are seeking Specialists in:
Compensation & Benefits (Reward Strategy & Regulation)
Leading strategic initiatives with a focus on:
* Pay Transparency: Implementing frameworks to navigate evolving EU and national transparency legislation.
* Gender Pay Gap Reporting: End-to-end statutory reporting and actionable "closing-the-gap" roadmaps.
* Strategic Reward Modelling: Designing and costing robust grade architectures, pay structures, and financial "what-if" simulations.
* Market Benchmarking: market mapping and competitive positioning.
Employee Relations
Providing expert case management and resolution, including:
* Leading complex investigations (Disciplinary, Grievance, Dignity at Work).
* Representing clients at the WRC and Labour Court.
* Conflict Resolution / Mediation.
* Managing restructuring and/or redundancy processes.
Industrial Relations
Navigating the industrial relations landscape:
* Leading union negotiations and collective bargaining.
* Strategic management of pay negotiations and industrial peace.
Your Profile
You are likely an independent contractor or a boutique consultancy owner with:
* 10+ years of deep technical experience within your chosen HR specialism.
* A proven track record of delivering results and exceeding client expectations.
* A trusted advisor.
* Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPD, or specialised qualifications).
How to Join Us
We want to understand your unique expertise. Please express your interest in confidence.
Please send a brief overview of your specialism and a summary of your recent project successes.