HR and Industrial Relations Executive  

📍 Ranelagh, Dublin | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)

💰€65,000–€70,000 + Bonus + Pension

🕘35-hour week | Interviews starting 30th June

Our client, is a membership body who represent over 1,400 members and engaging on critical issues like workforce strategy, compliance, collective bargaining, and policy development. They are now hiring an ER & Industrial Relations Executive to join our high-performing team in a varied, impactful, and highly visible role supporting members nationwide.
 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Industrial Relations and Employment Services, you’ll provide advice, guidance and advocacy to member organisations on a wide range of employment matters including:

• Employee relations, disciplinary/grievance issues, and employment law compliance
• Trade union negotiations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution
• Representation at the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court
• Interpreting and communicating legislative changes to members via webinars, articles, and in-person sessions
• Supporting national-level discussions on pay and conditions across the construction sector

You’ll be supported by a small, collaborative team with access to a huge range of IR/HR casework — making this a standout opportunity to deepen your experience and influence the industry at a national level.
 

Experience/Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in HR, employee relations and employment law
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
• Comfortable advising on complex ER/IR issues and working with trade unions
• Experience attending WRC hearings or supporting settlements is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and confident presenting to members
• HR/IR/Law degree required

Why Join this company?

This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the full breadth of Irish employment law in action — from day-to-day advice to national negotiations. You’ll work closely with experts, contribute to high-level policy, and make a real impact on Ireland’s most vital industry.

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