Employer Relations Executive

Job Details

Ibec Employer Relations Division Application – Dublin and Nationwide

The role of Employer Relations Executive at Ibec means becoming a pivotal advocate for Irish businesses and Ibec Member companies across an exciting multitude of industries. This position is an opportunity to provide expert HR and Employment Law support, guiding member companies through complex issues and to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. Additional responsibilities will be to represent member companies in third-party hearings, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and developing professional relationships. Your role will also involve contributing to Ibec's training programs and publications, keeping pace with ever-evolving employment laws, industrial relations developments, and best practice.

Ibec has ongoing recruitment requirements within our Knowledge Centre and nationwide Advocacy teams. We invite all candidates to apply should a career in Employer Relations be of interest.

Full training and development programme will be provided.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

The following responsibilities vary depending on role and are indicative:

Provide expert IR/HR and employment rights advice to members on diverse issues, including employment terms, disciplinary procedures, and workplace harassment.

Ensure member policies comply with statutory and legislative obligations.

Represent member companies in third-party hearings and company/union negotiations.

Maintain strong business partnerships with members, adding value through direct advisory services.

Develop and deliver contributions for Ibec publications, training courses, webinars, and social media content.

Stay updated on employment law, industrial relations, and HR developments.

Actively participate in various Ibec project teams and external committees.

Promote and support membership development initiatives.

Contribute to Ibec’s website and social media strategy, particularly within the Knowledge Centre.

Liaise with member companies for timely subscription payments and support the broader HR Services development.

Person Specification:

Strong Interpersonal Skills: Confident ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, members, and external partners.

Critical Thinking Skills: Competent in analysing information objectively, evaluate arguments and evidence, and make reasoned, logical decisions.

Negotiating and Influencing Skills: Expertise in guiding discussions and negotiations with member companies, particularly in complex industrial relations and HR scenarios.

Organisational Excellence: Proven track record of managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency.

Flexibility: Open and adaptable to varying work demands to effectively service Ibec members.

Desirable criteria:

Qualifications:

Primary degree in Human Resources, Diploma/CIPD qualification, Employment Law, Business or other related disciplines.

Knowledge:

Broad understanding of Employment Law and its application in both unionised and non-unionised settings.

Experience working in a supervisory capacity in a busy environment.

Knowledge of the role of third-party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland.

Awareness of competitive, regulatory, and cost issues impacting businesses in Ireland.

In line with the Ibec Core Competencies, we are looking for someone who;

Demonstrates a Bias towards action

• Collaborative – works together across different teams and business units

• Dynamic – approaches initiatives with careful planning, energy, drive, and resilience.

• Decisive – makes clear, well-informed decisions.

Is Member and Customer Focused

• Agile and Adaptive – embraces change and be adaptive to members’ needs and in ambitious situations.

• Creative and Innovative – not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.

• Curious and Critical Thinking – open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.

Has Drive and Personal Leadership

• Ambitious – driven and can take responsible risks.

• Accountable – committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.

• Continuous Improvement – proactive on personal and professional development