Employee Relations Co-Ordinator

Northern Europe; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is seeking an Employee Relations Co-Ordinator to support managers across the business. You will handle routine employee relations matters, ensuring policy compliance and alignment with Irish employment law.

Working with the ER Specialist and HR partners, you will document cases, coordinate health referrals, and help maintain accurate HR records while contributing to a positive people culture.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in HR/Employee Relations or People Team.
• Knowledge of Irish employment legislation and ER best practice.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for managers seeking ER advice and guidance.
• Provide practical, policy-aligned advice on ER matters in line with Irish law.
• Independently manage routine and lower-complexity ER cases and escalate complex or high-risk matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Irish employment legislation

HR experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

The Employee Relations Co-Ordinator as part of the Employee Relations team provides advice, guidance and support to managers across Aramark Ireland. The role is responsible for managing routine and lower-complexity Employee Relations cases, supporting the consistent application of company policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and best practice.

Working closely with the Employee Relations Specialist, HR Business Partners and the wider HR team, the Employee Relations Co-Ordinator supports a positive employee relations culture and contribute to effective people management across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Point of contact for managers seeking Employee Relations advice and guidance.
• Provide practical and solutions-focused advice on employee relations matters in line with company policy, procedure and Irish employment legislation.
• Independently manage routine and lower-complexity Employee Relations cases, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate to the ER Specialist.
• Support managers with absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation and other Employee Relations processes up to dismissal stage.
• Prepare Employee Relations documentation including meeting invitations, correspondence, outcome letters and reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Employee Relations records and case documentation including timelines within the HR system.
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals.
• Produce Protective leave letters and answer any queries or correspondences relating to protective leave.
• Deputise for the Employee Relations Specialist during periods of leave and absence, with support from the HR Business Partners and the wider HR team.
• Cover on HR hunt line

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience within a HR, Employee Relations or People Team environment.
• Knowledge of Irish employment legislation and Employee Relations best practice.
• CIPD qualified or currently working towards a recognised CIPD qualification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.