Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Dublin/Greater Dublin Area (Hybrid, with site travel as needed)

Salary: up to €55,000 depending on experience + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Are you passionate about employee relations and looking to make a real impact? Join our people-focused organization as an Employee Relations Advisor, supporting multiple sites across Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in employment law and employee relations.

What will you be doing?

• Provide comprehensive advice and guidance to management and employees in line with legislation and best practices.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters including performance, grievances, disciplinaries, capability, and redundancies.
• Support the HR BP with high-volume ER caseloads, ensuring consistent and compliant case handling.
• Assist with organizational change initiatives, including TUPE transfers, restructures, and redundancy programs.
• Prepare submissions for WRC Adjudications and Labour Court hearings.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legislative updates.
• Deliver training on conflict resolution, performance management, and compliance.
• Promote employee engagement and development to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Act as a liaison to address workplace concerns and promote open communication.
• Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Prepare reports on ER activities and outcomes for HR leadership.
• Ensure high-quality customer service in all HR activities.
• Proactively support client branches through regular visits.

About You

• Experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
• Proven track record in conducting investigations, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Experience handling high-volume ER caseloads and complex issues like TUPE.
• Experience preparing WRC submissions.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communicator with excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• CIPD qualified and/or relevant degree (e.g., Human Resource Management).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

What we offer

• Annual bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme (up to 5% employer contributions)
• Private healthcare
• Career paths and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave + day off for your birthday
• One day paid volunteering per year.
• Life Assurance
• Extensive fitness and well-being programme
• Working abroad opportunities

Next Steps:

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Candidates will be required to undergo necessary right-to-work checks for Ireland, 5 year referencing and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to enhancing it further. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

Professional Development
We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.

Work-life Balance
Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.

Health Insurance
Schenker Ireland offers all employees a contribution to our private health insurance scheme.

Pension Contributions
Both employer and employee contribute to each person's pension

Bike to Work Scheme
All employees can avail of the Bike to Work Scheme

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Schenker Ireland Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.