HR/IR Manager

Ref. no.: 10412502

Tags: Rights Commission Unionised Industrial Relations Employee Appeals Tribunal Labour Relations Court Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director IR Manager HR/IR Manager HR Manager

Location(s): Cork

Salary range (€): 80000 - 90000

Additional benefits:

Minimum experience required: 4 - 5 Years

Employment type: Contract

Minimum qualification: Third Level Degree

Contact person: David Burke

Contact e-mail: dburke@brunel.ie

Job description: Our client is a leading indigenous consumer goods wholesaler and distributor. Due to an internal promotion, a 12 month contract opportunity has become available for a HR/IR Manager. Reporting directly to the HR Director the main responsibilities of this position are outlined below:

• Representing the Company in Industrial Relation matters including leading negotiations with employee representatives.
• Representing the Company in appropriate third party discussions including the Labour Relations Court, Employee Appeals Tribunal and the Rights Commission.
• Providing advice and assistance to our Business Partners on all aspects on Employment Law, Employee and Industrial Relations.
• Providing advice to Line Managers on best practice in employee relations.
• Supporting change and project initiatives within the Division.
• Playing an active role in relevant cross-functional and cross divisional projects.
• Lead key HR projects as required by the Business.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 3-5 years experience in a senior HR position within a unionised large organisation.
• Extensive experience of representing organisations in third party discussions.
• Strong negotiating and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A relevant third level degree e.g. Business or Law
• Strong project management skills.
• An excellent working knowledge of current employment legislation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who would like to accelerate his/her career with a leading employer.

For further information and a more detailed job specification, please call David Burke on 021-2300302.