Senior Employee Relations Specialist – 6 Month FTC

• Provide expert judgment and advice to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR colleagues on employee relations matters
• Develop and implement an employee relations strategy aligned with business needs
• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, diversity, bullying, and harassment issues
• Manage employee relations cases, engage stakeholders, and develop solutions
• Develop policies, training, and communications, and recommend policy revisions
• Lead preparation for WRC and legal matters
• Support employee relations programs and initiatives and maintain current HR legislation and 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 implement proactive strategies
• 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
• Experience with Irish employment law relating to case management and associated risks
• Thorough understanding of HR policies 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 Benefits Package
• Competitive compensation plans
• Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Benefits and resources designed to support employees at every career and life stage