Employee Relations Specialist

McKesson; Cork; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McKesson Ireland seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to provide ER, labor relations, and workforce compliance support to Ireland-based leaders and HR partners. You will investigate matters of moderate complexity, advise on policy application, and help ensure fair, compliant employment practices.

Reporting to the VP of Employee Relations, you will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders, escalate high‑risk issues, and maintain accurate case documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Law, or related field preferred).
• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive Employee Relations experience, including investigation experience.
• Experience supporting Ireland-based employee populations preferred.
• Working knowledge of Irish employment law and regulatory environment required.
• Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, or workplace conduct matters preferred.
• Exposure to Workplace Relations Commission matters, Labour Court matters, or employment litigation support preferred.
• Experience supporting workforce compliance processes in Ireland, including working time, leave, or accommodations preferred.
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations, labor relations, and workforce compliance consultation to People Leaders and HR partners supporting Ireland-based employees.
• Conduct and support employee relations investigations of moderate complexity, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and workplace conduct matters.
• Review, assess, and respond to internal employee complaints and workplace concerns, ensuring alignment with Irish employment legislation and company policy.
• Provide guidance and coaching to People Leaders on employee behavior, performance management, documentation, and application of disciplinary processes under Irish law.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and senior ER resources on Workplace Relations Commission complaints, Labour Court matters, and other escalated issues.
• Support labor relations activities, including preparation for employee representative engagement, employee forums, or trade union matters where applicable.
• Apply working knowledge of European Union and Irish employment legislation, including unfair dismissals, employment equality, working time, and health and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance on workforce compliance requirements, including statutory leave, working time, accommodations, and local regulatory obligations.
• Support development and delivery of manager and HR partner training on employee relations, labor relations, and compliance topics relevant to the Ireland workforce.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation within case management systems, including intake, investigation notes, findings, and final summaries.
• Identify recurring employee relations themes, documentation gaps, and compliance risks, and elevate trends with recommended actions.

Skills

Ireland employment law

Employee relations investigations

Stakeholder management

Policy compliance

Discipline & performance guidance

Legal liaison

Documentation quality

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Law, or related field

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Employee Relations Specialist (Cork, Ireland)

Role Summary

Provides employee relations, labor relations, and workforce compliance support to McKesson business leaders and HR partners in Ireland. Responsible for supporting employee relations matters, conducting investigations of moderate complexity, advising on policy application, and helping ensure consistent, fair, and compliant employment practices. Partners with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders, escalating complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters as appropriate.

Reports to VP, Employee Relations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations, labor relations, and workforce compliance consultation to People Leaders and HR partners supporting Ireland-based employees.
• Conduct and support employee relations investigations of moderate complexity, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and workplace conduct matters.
• Review, assess, and respond to internal employee complaints and workplace concerns, ensuring alignment with Irish employment legislation and company policy.
• Provide guidance and coaching to People Leaders on employee behavior, performance management, documentation, and application of disciplinary processes under Irish law.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and senior ER resources on Workplace Relations Commission complaints, Labour Court matters, and other escalated issues.
• Support labor relations activities, including preparation for employee representative engagement, employee forums, or trade union matters where applicable.
• Apply working knowledge of European Union and Irish employment legislation, including unfair dismissals, employment equality, working time, and health and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance on workforce compliance requirements, including statutory leave, working time, accommodations, and local regulatory obligations.
• Support development and delivery of manager and HR partner training on employee relations, labor relations, and compliance topics relevant to the Ireland workforce.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation within case management systems, including intake, investigation notes, findings, and final summaries.
• Identify recurring employee relations themes, documentation gaps, and compliance risks, and elevate trends with recommended actions.

Critical Knowledge & Competencies

• Working knowledge of Ireland employment law and employee relations practices
• Employee relations investigation skills
• Labor relations awareness and representative engagement support
• Compliance and risk identification
• Sound judgment and appropriate escalation
• Conflict management and issue resolution
• Stakeholder consultation and relationship management
• Quality documentation and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• May be required to travel up to 15-20%

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Law, or related field preferred)
• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive Employee Relations experience, including investigation experience
• Experience supporting Ireland-based employee populations strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Irish employment law and regulatory environment required
• Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, or workplace conduct matters preferred
• Exposure to Workplace Relations Commission matters, Labour Court matters, or employment litigation support preferred
• Experience supporting workforce compliance processes in Ireland, including working time, leave, or accommodations preferred
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization preferred

Career Level

IC-Professional-P4

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits will be aligned with local market practices in Ireland and may include base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits offerings designed to support employee well‑being.

At McKesson, we care about the well‑being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

€69,000 - €115,000