Head of Industrial Relations & Employment Services (Hybrid)

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Remote work options

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Head of Industrial Relations for a leading Irish construction, engineering and infrastructure organisation. Based in Dublin, you will lead the organisation’s IR and employment services function, implementing strategic direction and delivering expert support to senior stakeholders.

You will develop strategies on industrial relations and employment law, represent the organisation in national negotiations with unions, lead bargaining, manage disputes, and appearance

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, IR, Law or related field.
• 10+ years HR/IR experience in unionised environments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and WRC/Labour Court experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies relating to industrial relations, employment law and workforce practices.
• Represent the organisation in national-level negotiations with trade unions and employee representative groups.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations, pay agreements and sectoral employment matters.
• Manage complex industrial relations disputes, third-party referrals and employee relations cases.
• Represent the organisation at the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court.
• Provide leadership with clear, practical guidance on new employment legislation and relevant case law.
• Develop and deliver HR and employment services through guidance materials, digital content and communications.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions, government departments, social partners and employment institutions.
• Represent the organisation on relevant employment, pensions and policy committees.
• Act as a credible and informed spokesperson at committee, board and stakeholder forums.
• Develop proactive employee relations strategies that reduce industrial relations risk and support stability across the sector.
• Lead, coach and mentor a small team of experienced IR and HR professionals.

Skills

IR leadership

Union negotiations

Employment law

Stakeholder mgmt

Policy guidance

Communication skills

Education

HR/IR/Law degree

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Head of Industrial Relations for a leading Irish construction, engineering and infrastructure organisation. Based in Dublin, you will lead the organisation’s IR and employment services function, implementing strategic direction and delivering expert support to senior stakeholders.

You will develop strategies on industrial relations and employment law, represent the organisation in national negotiations with unions, lead bargaining, manage disputes, and appearance