Employer Relations Executive

Full 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