Senior Employee Relations Partner - 12-Month FTC

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Ireland is partnering with a renowned global retailer to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior ER role offers autonomy to lead complex ER matters, advise managers, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the Irish business.

The successful candidate will handle WRC cases, support organisational change, and coach managers, balancing legal policy with commercial needs in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant ER experience within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong and demonstrable WRC experience.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, balanced advice.
• Confidence managing challenging conversations and influencing managers at all levels.
• Ability to assess risk and interpret legislation and policy in a practical business context.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence and maturity to operate independently from day one.
• A coaching and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on complex Employee Relations matters, from initial issue through to resolution.
• Manage and support WRC cases, including preparing managers, advising the business and representing the organisation where required.
• Partner closely with Store and Business Managers, providing practical advice and confidently challenging where appropriate.
• Support organisational change, restructuring, performance management and other people initiatives.
• Develop manager capability through coaching, guidance, training and practical ER toolkits.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including trade unions where required.
• Interpret employment legislation and company policy, balancing legal and employee considerations with commercial and operational requirements.
• Work closely with Legal and wider HR specialists on complex or high-risk cases.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of people policies, processes and ER practices.
• Support and coach colleagues within the People team, sharing ER expertise and acting as a trusted sounding board.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and strategic People initiatives.

Skills

ER experience

WRC experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Commercial judgement

Communication skills

Independent work

Coaching

Job description

Morgan McKinley in Ireland is partnering with a renowned global retailer to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior ER role offers autonomy to lead complex ER matters, advise managers, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the Irish business.

The successful candidate will handle WRC cases, support organisational change, and coach managers, balancing legal policy with commercial needs in a high-paced environment.