Employee Relations Specialist - EMEA - Dublin

dealt with in line with policy, best practice and legislative requirements to mitigate risk.

• Conduct confidential investigations, of complex HR-related concerns and apply critical thinking to analyze evidence and make investigative conclusions.
• Manage and own a complex case load from commencement to case conclusion.
• Provide advice and counsel to businesses on disciplinary and warning actions related to ER cases, policy interpretation and employment practices of the region.
• Maintain required standard of detailed ER case documentation, including investigation reports/outcome letters and issue analysis.
• Provide sound, expert ER advice and guidance to HR Business Partners and business leaders on reorganisation and restructuring activity in line with employment practices and employment law.
• Curate and deliver relevant training and education to improve HRBP and leader effectiveness and drive better ER decisions.
• Participate in the identification and delivery of ER projects/continuous improvement initiatives to improve the policy framework, increase knowledge within the firm and expand ER capability within the team.
• Manage or participate on special projects / programs / continuous improvement initiatives requiring ER stakeholder input, as needed.
• Build partnerships with business leaders and HR Business partners to sustain positive employee relations practices.
• Foster strong working relationships with our Employment Legal team, Ethics Office and investigations teams to balance risk, calibrate recommendations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with key partners on ER data insights, trends and opportunities to drive proactive solutions. Examine trends to diagnose root causes and develop solutions to enable effective corrective actions.
• Ensure a coordinated and consistent case management approach to handling ER matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Advantageous to have 4+ years of employee relations experience.
• Strong experience in partnering with various key stakeholders and being an effective team player.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the European, Middle East and Africa employment law and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated policy and procedure development and enforcement to ensure compliance.
• Able to make good judgement for sensitive, complex and/or ambiguous situations.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work successfully within ambiguity and within a complex, fast paced and challenging business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability to partner effectively with key internal stakeholders including senior business managers.
• Confidence, gravitas and credibility together with a robust and resilient personality.
• Able to handle confidential information in a professional manner and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.