Key Activities & Responsibilities

• 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
 
Ibec is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation please email  talent@ibec.ie