Senior Employee Relations Specialist – 6 Month FTC

• Provide expert judgment and advice to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR colleagues on employee relations matters
• Deliver Employee and Labour Relations activities in a unionized environment of 3,000+ employees
• Design, implement, and develop an employee relations strategy aligned with business needs
• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, diversity, bullying, and harassment matters
• Manage cases, engage stakeholders, and develop solutions
• Develop policies, training, and communications, and recommend proactive policy revisions
• Lead preparation for WRC and legal matters
• Support execution and implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives
• Monitor current employee relations legislation and update HR policies
• Respond to employee relations queries while balancing employee experience, legal protection, and risk
• Counsel employees and management on employee and management issues
• Conduct complex workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Drive projects to reduce employee relations issues and develop manager self-sufficiency
• Analyze employee relations data from ServiceNow, identify trends, and recommend solutions
• Design and implement proactive employee relations strategies to reduce case volume
• Serve as the main point of contact for union engagement and industrial relations matters
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the union

• Level 8 Degree level in HR / Legal or related discipline
• 4+ years relevant industry HR experience providing expert advice and judgment to stakeholders in a cross-functional organization
• Ability to work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams
• In-depth understanding of Irish employment law relating to case management and associated risks
• Thorough understanding of HR policy and processes
• Proven experience in employee relations
• Previous experience in a unionized environment is an advantage
• Strong credibility and ability to influence at a senior level
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills
• Ability to work at strategic and operational levels
• Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Post Graduate qualification desirable

• Flexible Work Arrangement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage