Strategic Employee Relations Lead

Grant Thornton; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to partner with the ER/People Experience team, Risk, Regulatory and Legal Affairs. You will lead end-to-end investigations, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and advise senior leaders on risk and compliance across Ireland and related territories.

The role requires strong judgement, multi-jurisdictional experience, and a capability to balance business needs with employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in Employee Relations / HR in a professional services/matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Experience with case management systems and HR tech.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters and investigations end-to-end with clear reports and updates.
• Lead investigations for highly complex, sensitive matters across service lines.
• Conduct interviews, gather and analyse information, present findings clearly.
• Provide balanced recommendations aligned to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify root causes and mitigate risks.
• Analyse data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Improve investigative processes and risk controls.
• Partner with People Experience, Risk, Regulatory and Legal Affairs for consistency.

Skills

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPD qualification

Tools

Case management systems

HR technologies

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to partner with the ER/People Experience team, Risk, Regulatory and Legal Affairs. You will lead end-to-end investigations, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and advise senior leaders on risk and compliance across Ireland and related territories.

The role requires strong judgement, multi-jurisdictional experience, and a capability to balance business needs with employee experience.