We are currently work with a client in North Dublin who are looking to hire and ER Manager to join their team on a 3 years FTC. This role is full time role based on site 4 days a week 1 days at home.
This role is reporting to the Senior ER Manager, the Employee Relations Manager will assist in ensuring that the employee relations agenda is met and delivered. In addition you will have a role in supporting the connection of HR strategy to the various stakeholder groups. You will be responsible for developing localised HR solutions to meet requirements to support achievement of objectives. You will also provide direct HR support to a small number of units. You will also be expected to actively participate in HR Operational Excellence initiatives and projects as part of this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities :
Working as an integral member of the Employee Relations Team and broader People Team the main responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
With the support of the Senior ER Manager, lead, manage and coordinate all employee relations activities in collaboration with the HR Leadership team, identifying clear priorities while ensuring alignment with the Strategic plan
Play a lead role in developing and implementing a proactive employee relations programme to include the handling of industrial relations issues
Proactively and positively manage the relationship with Trade Unions representing staff
Interpret and implement government directives, public sector service agreements and relevant legislation
Represent the organisation at relevant Industrial Relations including WRC hearings
Manage and attend both formal and informal employee relations processes
Undertake relevant industrial relations research with responsibility for the preparation of submissions for Industrial Relations including Conciliation, Adjudication and Labour Court hearings
Policy development and implementation in conjunction with management, staff and Trade Unions
Assist in supporting and developing the HR Operations team to deliver on the IR/ER agenda
Liaise with and develop good relations with other external bodies/agencies, in particular IBEC and other third level institutions
Establish, maintain, and leverage good working relationships with key personnel and staff within the organisation
Produce reports, statistics, and updates for the HR Director as and when required
Responsibility for day-to-day management of the Sick Leave Officer to ensure that appropriate and effective support is provided to colleagues on sick leave
Drive a case management approach to sick leave cases
Consistently monitor sick leave trends and proactively manage absenteeism levels
Provide direct HR support to a small number of units with the view of developing and maintaining operational intelligence to best serve the ER agenda.
Key Requirements for this role:
A primary degree, preferably in Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations
A record of success of working in an Employee Relations and/or HR Operational role which encompassed employee relations delivery, within a Human Resources Department (minimum of 4 years)
A strong knowledge of Irish Industrial Relations systems together with experience of implementing and managing proactive employee relations programmes, including dealing with third parties would be preferable
Strong writing skills with a demonstrable record of policy and documentation development.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Mary O’Sullivan or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
