Senior HR Advisor — Employee Relations & Compliance

ntrs; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland seeks a Senior HR Advisor to partner with managers and staff, delivering practical HR solutions that support business objectives, promote employee engagement, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

The role focuses on employee relations, risk mitigation, people management support, and the delivery of HR programs such as performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in HR, Employee Relations, or a related advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment legislation.
• Experience advising managers and handling employee relations matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance business priorities with employee needs and manage risk.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on employee relations and employment-related matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support managers through organizational change and people-related initiatives.
• Identify trends through HR case management and proactively recommend solutions.
• Support the delivery of key HR programs, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach managers on effective people management practices and leadership behaviours.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and specialist HR teams to deliver coordinated HR solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary matters, investigations, dispute resolution, and other employee relations issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Coaching and influencing

Problem solving

Change management

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Northern Trust in Ireland seeks a Senior HR Advisor to partner with managers and staff, delivering practical HR solutions that support business objectives, promote employee engagement, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

The role focuses on employee relations, risk mitigation, people management support, and the delivery of HR programs such as performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.