Employee Relations Specialist – Full Time –

Catering; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technology Company in Dublin, Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join its HR Consulting team on a hybrid contract. The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, organisational change, and investigations across a large multinational environment.

The successful candidate will partner with managers and senior stakeholders to resolve complex people issues, ensure policy compliance, and drive positive employee experiences while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR experience focused on employee relations.
• Proven ability to handle complex ER cases from assessment to resolution.
• Experience supporting managers in performance and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Partner with managers to address performance and conduct issues.
• Lead workplace investigations ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Advise on organizational changes and workforce restructuring.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance to deliver solutions.
• Assess risks and ensure consistent HR policy application.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across levels.
• Handle ambiguous situations with sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Deliver employee-focused solutions aligned with business goals.

Skills

Employee relations

HR consulting

Performance management

Workplace investigations

Stakeholder management

Irish Employment Law

UK Employment Law

Disciplinary & grievance handling

Confidentiality

Job description

HR Consultant (Employee Relations)

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)

Client: Global Technology Company

Contract: Contingent / Contract Opportunity

About the Role

Our client, a leading global technology company, is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join its HR Consulting team in Dublin. This role sits within a specialist HR function that partners with managers and employees across the business to address complex people-related matters.

The team focuses on delivering expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational change, workplace investigations, restructuring activities, and conflict resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys solving complex people challenges while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support on complex employee relations matters.
• Partner with managers and leaders to address performance management concerns and employee conduct issues.
• Lead and support workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Advise on organizational changes, restructures, workforce transitions, and sensitive employee matters.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Assess risks, recommend appropriate actions, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Navigate ambiguous and complex situations while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Support the delivery of employee-focused solutions that align with business objectives and organizational values.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of HR Experience, ideally within Employee Relations, HR Consulting, or HR Specialist roles.
• Demonstrated Experience handling complex employee relations cases from initial assessment through resolution.
• Strong background supporting managers with:
• Performance management
• Employee investigations
• Disciplinary and grievance processes
• Organizational change initiatives
• Restructuring and workforce management
• Conflict resolution
• Experience working within a large, matrixed, multinational organization.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with managers, employees, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting employees and managers across multiple EMEA locations.
• Knowledge of Irish Employment Law.
• Knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Experience within a global technology or multinational corporate environment.
• Previous Experience in Employee Relations Specialist, HR Consultant, HR Advisor, People Consultant, or HR Business Support roles.

Key Skills

• Employee Relations
• HR ConsultingPerformance Management
• Workplace Investigations
• Organizational Change
• Restructuring
• Stakeholder Management
• Irish Employment Law
• UK Employment Law
• Conflict Resolution
• Case Management
• Employment Compliance

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an HR professional with deep Employee Relations expertise who enjoys partnering with leaders to navigate complex and sensitive people matters. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, resilience, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence stakeholders while operating effectively in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to work for a leading global technology company.
• Exposure to complex, high-impact employee relations matters.
• Collaborative and inclusive international culture.
• Strong cross-functional and global stakeholder exposure.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced employee relations and organizational consulting.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Join a team that plays a critical role in shaping employee experiences and business outcomes across a global organization.

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Job Type: Contract

Salary:

Job Type: Contract

Location: Republic of Ireland