Job Description
We are seeking an Employer Relations Executive for our client. Based in Dublin, Ireland, you will be a key member of the advocacy team, delivering the effective provision of HR and Employment Law supports to a portfolio of members across a diverse range of industries. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical expertise and specialist advice on a broad range of IR/HR and employment rights, including terms and conditions of employment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, bullying and harassment, absence, sickness etc. Review Member policies to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative obligations Prepare written submissions for third party hearings Represent member companies before third party employment bodies Represent member companies in union/company negotiations Maintain a strong business partnership relationship with members Develop written contributions for publications as required Provide input to Ibec training courses in the area of Industrial Relations/Human Resource Deliver training in the area of Industrial Relations/Employment legislation Represent the interests of employers on external committees Be an active participant on various project teams as required Keep abreast of employment law; industrial relations and human resource developments Liaise with member companies regarding subscription payments with the view to obtaining timely settlement. Promote and support membership development initiatives REQUIREMENTS Primary degree preferably required in Human Resource or Diploma/CIPD qualification in Industrial Relations/Employment Law At least 2 years HR/Employment Law experience within a busy HR/Legal environment Full clean driving licence Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of Employment Law and its application in unionised and non-unionised workplaces Industrial Relations and Human Resource Developments in Ireland and globally Understanding of the role of the third party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland Competitive, regulatory and cost issues facing business in Ireland. Experience Experience in representing companies at 3rd party industrial relations institutions Industrial Relations/Human Resource experience and/or people management experience Interfacing regularly with Senior Company Executives up to CEO level Experience in 3rd party industrial relations institutions Working in a representative/consultancy capacity for business Working in a team environment Competencies Strong interpersonal skills Negotiating and influencing skills Presentation and public speaking skills Ability to communicate succinctly and utilise a range of communication methods Excellent organisational and administrative skills Able to work in team environment Personal Qualities Committed Professional and friendly demeanour Calm under pressure Able and willing to travel as needed Able and willing to work outside normal office hours Flexible approach to work generally Package Significant bonus scheme Fantastic pension Health payment to cover medical cover Holidays 22+3 Permanent health insurance Life insurance/death in service