Employee Relations Specialist — Ireland

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 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.