10 Industrial Relations jobs in Ireland

Title: Industrial Relations Officer (Higher Executive Officer Level) in the Workplace Relations Commission, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an Office of the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. It plays a vital role in Irish society in delivering fair and compliant workplaces and the non-discriminatory delivery of services. Its key functions include the provision of mediation, conciliation, facilitation and advisory services, adjudication on complaints and disputes, the monitoring of employment conditions to ensure the compliance and enforcement of employment rights legislation, the provision of information, and the processing of employment agency and protection of young persons (employment) licences.

Opportunities now exist for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Industrial Relations Officer (IRO). Vacancies currently exist in the Conciliation, Facilitation and Mediation Division and the Knowledge, Information and Advisory Services Division of the WRC.

Reporting to a line manager, an IRO in the Conciliation, Facilitation and Mediation Division key duties include dispute resolution and managing conciliation, facilitation and mediation services on behalf of the WRC. IROs in the Knowledge, Advisory and Information Division key duties include promoting good industrial relations, and delivering advisory services, training, knowledge development and outreach programmes on behalf of the WRC.

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is
3pm on Thursday 16th of October 2025.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description
Role Purpose
To lead the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of the Industrial Relations / Employee Relations (IR/ER) framework for a major railway engineering programme. This role ensures proactive management of workforce relations across a complex, multi-contractor environment, aligning with national agreements, union expectations, and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

• Develop and maintain the overarching IR/ER strategy for the programme.

• Lead the implementation of the ER Code of Practice across all Tier 1 contractors and supply chains.

• Ensure alignment with Irish industrial relations frameworks and national agreements (e.g., CIJC, JIB).

• Union Engagement

• Coordinate programme-wide union forums (triannual) and site-level representation.

• Foster constructive relationships with key unions including SIPTU, Connect, BATU, OPATSI, UNITE, FÓRSA, and ICTU.

• Governance & Assurance

• Oversee the ER Performance Assurance Framework (PAF), including biannual scoring and improvement plans.

• Monitor compliance through audits, reporting cycles, and grievance resolution pathways.

• Manage reputational and contractual risks related to ER non-compliance.

• Procurement & Contractor Oversight

• Lead ER assessments during the tender stage, including policy reviews and interviews with proposed ER leads.

• Ensure contractor commitment to PAYE direct employment and living wage compliance.

• Review and approve contractor ER policies and performance reports.

• Capability Building

• Design and deliver ER training programmes for client and contractor management teams.

• Promote ER best practices through recognition schemes and benchmarking.

Qualifications
Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in industrial relations within large-scale infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law, union dynamics, and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, including contractors, unions, and government bodies.
• Experience with performance assurance frameworks and ER policy development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Meta is looking for a dynamic, flexible, team player to serve as an Industrial Relations Business Partner. This position will be responsible for EMEA-wide industrial relations support.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Works Councils, unions and other employee/labour representatives
• Engage and support cross-functional partners and business leaders on industrial relations matters
• Devise and implement industrial relations strategies in alignment with legal partners and business objectives
• Support industrial relations compliance needs
• Execute operational tasks related to industrial agreements and local legislation
• Lead specific industrial relations projects

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant employee relations experience, with industrial relations experience preferred
• Willingness to provide industrial relations support across EMEA
• Candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to move fast and learn quickly, and adept at handling complex issues that do not have a clear solution
• Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to provide practical guidance and bring strategic and scalable solutions
• Candidate must be willing to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues from other regions and be flexible to travel globally

• Additional languages viewed favorably

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

This role can be based in any of our EU corporate office locations which include The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, UK, Poland, Ireland, France, or Spain.

Are you ready to shape the future of labor relations at scale in one of the world's most customer-obsessed companies? Amazon's Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) team seeks an experienced labor relations leader to drive our regional strategy and elevate employee experience across EMEA.

As EMEA Labor Relations (LR) Manager within the GCER team, you'll provide single-threaded leadership for one of the seven Corporate Amazon lines of business (AWS; D&S; AGI; AIGC; Stores; G&A; Entertainment) while managing cross-functional labor relations initiatives across multiple geographies. Reporting to the EMEA Amazon Corp LR leader, you'll develop and execute strategic programs that put our employees first while delivering scalable results.

This role may require up to 30% travel within EMEA.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management:

• Drive end-to-end ownership of labor relations strategy for assigned line of business
• Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation across multiple geographies
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that scale
• Partner with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence

Project Excellence & Change Management:

• Own GCER labor relations frameworks for critical corporate initiatives
• Design and implement strategic roadmaps for regional programs
• Lead data-driven continuous improvement efforts
• Drive effective change management across diverse stakeholder groups

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership
• Partner across functions to drive innovative solutions
• Balance employee experience with business needs
• Influence in a matrix environment

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in employee/labor relations or employment law
• Deep understanding of EU labor laws and collective regulations
• Experience managing complex, matrix-environment projects
• Fluent in written and spoken English (C2) and at least one other European language

• MBA or relevant advanced degree
• Demonstrated success leading EU-wide labor relations initiatives
• Strong bias for action with proven problem-solving abilities
• Experience with data-driven decision making
• Track record of influencing senior leadership
• Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at .

Job Summary
The Employee and Labor Relations Manager – Europe (France Focus) provides specialized expertise and operational support for associate and labor relations across the European region, with a particular focus on France. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, legally compliant, and fair workplace by proactively managing associate relations, ensuring adherence to labor laws, and maintaining constructive relationships with associate representative bodies.

The manager serves as the key liaison with the French Works Council (Comité Social et Économique – CSE), ensuring compliance with statutory consultation and information requirements.The role will also collaborate closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to mitigate risk, promote organizational culture, and implement consistent people practices across Europe.

The role offers remote flexibility across Europe, ideally for candidates located in Ireland or the UK

Fluency in French and English, deep knowledge of French labor law and industrial relations, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational environment are required.

Essential Functions

• Lead associate relations matters in France, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Act as the key liaison to the Works Council (CSE), preparing documentation, coordinating consultations, and ensuring all statutory requirements are met
• Advise managers and HR partners on labor law, policy interpretation, and performance management
• Support organizational changes such as restructures, acquisitions, and workforce transitions, ensuring effective communication and compliance
• Deliver training for HR and business leaders on fair employment, labor law, and works council engagement
• Partner with EMEA and global HR teams to align people practices and share best practices across regions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in HR, labor, or associate relations in a multinational environment
• Deep expertise in French labor law and Works Council (CSE) processes
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to navigate complex, sensitive employee situations with empathy and sound judgment
• Skilled communicator who can influence, advise, and build trust with leaders and associates at all levels
• Organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing priorities across multiple countries
• Experience in manufacturing, unionized, or hourly workforce environments
• Exposure to organizational change projects such as restructures or acquisitions
• Ability to travel 25-50%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at

Job Summary

The Employee and Labor Relations Manager – Europe (France Focus) provides specialized expertise and operational support for associate and labor relations across the European region, with a particular focus on France. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, legally compliant, and fair workplace by proactively managing associate relations, ensuring adherence to labor laws, and maintaining constructive relationships with associate representative bodies.

The manager serves as the key liaison with the French Works Council (Comité Social et Économique – CSE), ensuring compliance with statutory consultation and information requirements.The role will also collaborate closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to mitigate risk, promote organizational culture, and implement consistent people practices across Europe.

The role offers remote flexibility across Europe, ideally for candidates located in Ireland or the UK

Fluency in French and English, deep knowledge of French labor law and industrial relations, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational environment are required.

Essential Functions

• Lead associate relations matters in France, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Act as the key liaison to the Works Council (CSE), preparing documentation, coordinating consultations, and ensuring all statutory requirements are met
• Advise managers and HR partners on labor law, policy interpretation, and performance management
• Support organizational changes such as restructures, acquisitions, and workforce transitions, ensuring effective communication and compliance
• Deliver training for HR and business leaders on fair employment, labor law, and works council engagement
• Partner with EMEA and global HR teams to align people practices and share best practices across regions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in HR, labor, or associate relations in a multinational environment
• Deep expertise in French labor law and Works Council (CSE) processes
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to navigate complex, sensitive employee situations with empathy and sound judgment
• Skilled communicator who can influence, advise, and build trust with leaders and associates at all levels
• Organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing priorities across multiple countries
• Experience in manufacturing, unionized, or hourly workforce environments
• Exposure to organizational change projects such as restructures or acquisitions
• Ability to travel 25-50%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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