HR Associate

PE Global (UK); Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage investigations and support HR processes in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment. This role involves overseeing grievance and disciplinary investigations, advising leaders on compliance, and collaborating with legal teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence employee relations strategies and enhance workplace culture. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you. With hybrid working options, you can achieve the right work-life balance while contributing to a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, especially in employment law and managing investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all people investigations and respond to legal inquiries.
• Act as advisor on grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Develop and maintain company policies related to employee relations.

Skills

Employee Relations

Investigation Management

Legal Compliance

Disciplinary Procedures

Union Relations

Data Privacy

Data Analytics

Education

University Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Law

Degree in Business

Job description

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for an Employee Relations Specialist for our biopharmaceutical client based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract role with hybrid working options.

Job Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of all people investigations at the site.
• Carry out investigations into any formal grievances raised by staff, including bullying, harassment, discrimination, etc.
• Manage all Code of Conduct compliant investigations working closely with the global Staff Relations teams and legal teams.
• Respond to any legal letters received from external lawyers raising issues or complaints on behalf of Amgen staff.
• Management of all disciplinary investigations including establishing investigating teams and disciplinary committee and ensuring all processes and documentation are compliant and in line with legal procedures.
• Act as a key advisor to leaders on correct process and procedures for dealing with grievance and disciplinary investigations.
• Management of any subsequent appeals processes.
• Union Relations - Coordination of union meetings and action taking.
• Develop and maintain all company policies and procedures relating to these matters.
• Partner with external legal counsel and Amgen legal team on any complex cases requiring escalation.
• Partner with Occupational Health on management of long-term absence or LOA cases.
• Work with company insurer on applications for long-term disability.
• Act as advisor to leaders on performance management cases and the establishment of formal PIPs.
• Advisor on any GDPR or Data Privacy related questions arising from business leaders or the security team or others who manage data systems, access systems, or CCTV systems at ADL.
• Any other activities as directed by HRBP team and Assoc Dir Human resources for ADL.
• Data Analytics/Metrics and CI Champion.

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or similar degree.
• Experience in HR in the areas of employment law, HR policies and procedures, managing investigations.
• Previous experience in supporting formal investigations at a site level.
• Previous experience of developing HR policies in line with changes to employment law.
• Understanding of working in a unionized environment.
• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience, and knowledge or the equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of HR industry practices and employment legislation.
• Business acumen and subject matter expertise.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail].

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.***