People Advisor (Part-Time)

Macmillan Davies; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Macmillan Davies is partnering with a leading retail organisation to recruit a People Advisor in Dublin. This hybrid role (2 days from home, 2–3 days on-site) supports the employee lifecycle with a focus on Employee Relations.

The ideal candidate has ER experience and knowledge of Irish employment legislation, complemented by strong communication and stakeholder management. The position is 30 hours per week, offering a competitive €40,000–€45,000 salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations with strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Practical, commercially focused and solutions-driven approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR and Employee Relations advice to managers and colleagues.
• Manage ER cases including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and dignity at work.
• Coach managers on effective people management and employment legislation.
• Ensure cases are managed fairly and in line with Irish employment law and WRC guidance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and wider employee lifecycle activity.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support the wider People Support team.
• Keep up to date with legislation and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee Relations

Irish employment legislation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Solutions-driven

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Dublin | Permanent | 30 hours per week | €40,000-€45,000 | Hybrid

Macmillan Davies is proud to be partnering with a leading retail organisation to recruit a People Advisor to support its Irish business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations experience to provide practical, commercially focused advice across the employee lifecycle.

The role is 30 hours per week, spread across 4 or 5 days, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days from home and 2-3 days on-site in Dublin.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide practical HR and Employee Relations advice to managers and colleagues.
• Manage ER cases including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and dignity at work.
• Coach managers on effective people management and employment legislation.
• Ensure cases are managed fairly and in line with Irish employment law and WRC guidance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and wider employee lifecycle activity.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support the wider People Support team.
• Keep up to date with legislation and contribute to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Employee Relations experience and knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, commercially focused and solutions-driven approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation in a varied People Advisor role with genuine scope to make an impact.