Employee Relations Advisor

Bidvest Noonan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan seeks an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support the People & Culture team through the HR Transformation Programme. You will provide expert ER support, manage complex cases, and guide managers on employment law, policies, and best practice.

You will handle disciplinary, grievance, performance and attendance cases, conduct workplace investigations, and assist in dispute resolution and WRC matters as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HR, Employment Law or Employee Relations.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Experience handling ER cases, investigations.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER advice to managers across Ireland.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, performance and attendance cases.
• Conduct workplace investigations on bullying, harassment and discrimination.
• Guide managers on employment law and company policies.
• Support mediation and dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain ER case records and contribute to policy development.
• Advise on Workplace Relations Commission matters when required.
• Coach managers on applying ER policies.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

HR / Employment Law / Employee Relations qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedEmployee Relations Advisorto join our People & Culture team. As part of our HR Transformation Programme, you will provide expert ER support, manage complex cases, and guide managers on employment law, policies, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities of the ER Advisor:

• Provide specialist Employee Relations advice and guidance to managers across the Republic
• of Ireland, ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and company policies.
• Manage Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability
• and attendance matters, ensuring fair procedures and appropriate case management.
• Support and conduct workplace investigations, including matters involving bullying,
• harassment and discrimination.
• Advise managers on complex Employee Relations matters, identifying employment law risks
• and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Support mediation, conflict resolution and other workplace dispute resolution processes.
• Provide guidance and support in relation to Workplace Relations Commission matters where
• required.
• Coach and support managers in the effective application of Employee Relations policies and
• procedures.
• Maintain accurate Employee Relations case records and contribute to the development and
• implementation of HR/ER policies and initiatives.

Key Requirements of the ER Advisor:

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Employment Law, Employee Relations or a
• related discipline.
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of Irish employment legislation and Employee
• Experience managing Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance,
• performance and workplace investigations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to provide clear and practical Employee Relations advice to managers and key
• stakeholders.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex matters with professionalism, confidentiality and
• sound judgement.
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Career progression opportunities
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About Us

‘For nearly 50 years, we’ve played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long‑standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, “to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow.” It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve—now and for generations to come. 'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you’re joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.’