Senior HR Subject Matter Experts (Associate Network)Compensation & Benefits/Reward | Employee Relations | Industrial RelationsAssociate / Contractor / Part-timeAre 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 RelationsProviding 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 RelationsNavigating the industrial relations landscape:Leading union negotiations and collective bargaining.Strategic management of pay negotiations and industrial peace.Your ProfileYou 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 UsWe 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.