Senior HR Manager – Employee & Industrial Relations, Dublin

Senior HR Manager – Employee & Industrial Relations

Location: Dublin Type: Permanent Category: Human Resources Salary:

€60,000- €65,000

Regional HR Manager – ER & IR Lead | €60–65K + 10% Bonus | Dublin

A leading, well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager to take ownership of Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) across a portfolio of multi-site operations.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role partnering closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to manage complex casework, union engagement, organisational change and compliance within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Location & Package

Full-Time | Permanent | Citywest Dublin

Salary €60,000-€65,000

Full Clean Driving Licence Required

25 days leave, 10% bonus

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex Employee Relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and performance management Act as primary HR lead for Industrial Relations matters, including union engagement and collective issues Represent the organisation at WRC hearings, mediations and third-party proceedings Provide expert advice to Regional Directors and senior managers on Irish Employment Law and risk mitigation Support and guide managers through structured investigation and disciplinary processes in line with best practice and fair procedures Oversee induction, mandatory training, onboarding and succession planning across the region Support sickness absence management in line with company policy Maintain accurate HR and payroll-related records in collaboration with local teams Drive culture, engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to inform business decisions Contribute to HR projects, transformation initiatives and change management programmes

About You

CIPD qualified (or relevant HR qualification) 5+ years’ experience in a senior HR role with strong ER & IR exposure Proven experience managing high-volume, complex casework Demonstrated experience engaging with trade unions and representing at WRC Strong working knowledge of Irish Employment Law and employment compliance Experience within healthcare, hospitality, retail or other unionised/multi-site environments highly desirable Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior level Commercially aware, resilient and solutions-focused

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