Employer Relations Executive, Advocacy

Ibec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibec is seeking a senior advocate on HR and Employment Law to deliver expert advice to a diverse portfolio of member companies across Ireland. This role focuses on terms and conditions, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, absence, and related industrial relations matters, with a strong emphasis on practical guidance and policy compliance.

The successful candidate will review member policies, prepare submissions for hearings, represent members before third party bodies, and

Qualifications

• Primary degree required; HR/IR/Employment Law qualification preferable.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Employment Law and its application in workplaces.
• Industrial Relations and HR developments in Ireland and globally.
• Understanding of third party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland.
• Competitive, regulatory and cost issues facing business in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and specialist advice on a broad range of IR/HR and employment rights to our members including terms and conditions of employment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, bullying and harassment, absence, sickness etc.
• Review Member policies to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative obligations
• Prepare written submissions for third party hearings
• Represent member companies before third party employment bodies
• Represent member companies in union/company negotiations
• Maintain a strong business partnership relationship with members
• Develop written contributions for Ibec publications as required
• Provide input to Ibec training courses in the area of Industrial Relations/Human Resource
• Deliver training in the area of Industrial Relations/Employment legislation
• Represent the interests of employers on external committees
• Be an active participant on various Ibec project teams as required
• Keep abreast of employment law; industrial relations and human resource developments
• Liaise with member companies regarding subscription payments with the view to obtaining timely settlement.
• Promote and support membership development initiatives

Skills

Advocacy

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Primary degree

HR/IR/Employment Law qualification preferable

Job description

As a key member of the advocacy team, delivery of the effective provision of HR and Employment Law supports to a portfolio of members across a diverse range of industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide technical expertise and specialist advice on a broad range of IR/HR and employment rights to our members including terms and conditions of employment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, bullying and harassment, absence, sickness etc.
• Review Member policies to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative obligations
• Prepare written submissions for third party hearings
• Represent member companies before third party employment bodies
• Represent member companies in union/company negotiations
• Maintain a strong business partnership relationship with members
• Develop written contributions for Ibec publications as required
• Provide input to Ibec training courses in the area of Industrial Relations/Human Resource
• Deliver training in the area of Industrial Relations/Employment legislation
• Represent the interests of employers on external committees
• Be an active participant on various Ibec project teams as required
• Keep abreast of employment law; industrial relations and human resource developments
• Liaise with member companies regarding subscription payments with the view to obtaining timely settlement.
• Promote and support membership development initiatives

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive but serves to reflect the nature of the duties included in the role. Given the nature of the organisation and the need to respond to members’ needs on an ongoing basis, the role is subject to change over time. Candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a car.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications, skills and experience

Qualifications

• Primary degree required. Human Resource/Industrial Relations/Employment Law related qualification preferable
• Full clean driving licence is essential

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of Employment Law and its application in unionised and non unionised workplaces
• Industrial Relations and Human Resource developments in Ireland and globally
• Understanding of the role of the third party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland
• Competitive, regulatory and cost issues facing business in Ireland

Experience

• Experience in representing companies at 3rd party industrial relations institutions
• A sound working knowledge of the industrial relations institutions and trade union negotiations
• Interfacing regularly with senior company executives up to CEO level
• Working in a representative/consultancy capacity for business
• Working in a team environment
• Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate succinctly and utilise a range of communication methods
• Excellent organisational and administrative skillsAble to work in team environment
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Presentation and public speaking

Personal Qualities

• Presents a professional, articulate and friendly demeanour
• Calm under pressure
• Able and willing to work outside normal office hours if required
• Flexible approach to work generally

Why us?

Ibec Core Competencies Bias towards action

• Collaborative – work together as ‘one Ibec’.
• Dynamic – approach initiatives with careful planning, energy, drive, and resilience.
• Decisive – make clear, well-informed decisions.

Member and Customer Focus

• Agile and Adaptive – embrace change and be adaptive to members’ needs and in ambitious situations.
• Creative and Innovative – not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.
• Curious and Critical Thinking – open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.

Drive and Personal Leadership

• Ambitious – driven and can take responsible risks.
• Accountable – committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.
• Continuous Improvement – proactive on personal and professional development

Ibec is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation please email [e-mail]