Senior Employee Relations Representative

Overview
Senior Employee Relations Representative – Onsite Location: Cork, IE.
Location options include Galway, Cork or Clonmel (Ireland).
Purpose
The Senior Employee Relations Representative role is a pivotal partner to our business and our employees in Ireland.
This position provides an opportunity to positively impact the health, safety, and overall workplace experience for Boston Scientific employees.
Responsibilities
Develop strategies and create investigation plans prior to conducting, managing, and documenting investigations of varied complexities to support the employee experience and mitigate risk for the organization.
Conduct thorough internal investigations to gather facts of reported employee concerns to determine any policy violations.
Assess the severity of policy breaches, involve appropriate stakeholders, and provide final recommendations based on policy and company precedent.
Consult with cross functional peers on inquiries and escalated employee matters including Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on sensitive matters.
Function as the subject matter expert on company policy and educate/influence recommendations when there is a policy violation.
Analyze investigations data and provide trend information to appropriate parties and propose strategic actions to address themes and trends within the business.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative reports that summarize findings and provide recommendations for resolution.
Present findings to management and other stakeholders as needed.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all investigations and employee relations matters, ensuring documentation is complete, secure, and compliant with legal and company requirements.
Interpret and apply company policies to ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations matters; provide guidance to managers and employees on policy-related issues.
Regularly partner with Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on sensitive matters.
Represent the organization in cases referred to mediation or a tribunal.
Support management of relationships with employee representative groups or agencies on behalf of the organization.
Manage creation and refinement of HR policies in Ireland.
Contribute to the evolution of the global employee relations framework and HR operating model, including programs, policies, procedures, practices, and system enhancements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Honours bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in human resources with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance in highly matrixed organizations with multi-country or global focus.
5+ years of experience managing and conducting full-cycle, complex internal employee investigations supporting multiple countries.
Regional expertise: Strong knowledge of Ireland employment laws and regulations, with experience in other countries in EMEA.
Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is preferred.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence at various levels in the organization.
Effective collaboration skills with a proven history of working with a variety of internal stakeholders in a complex matrix environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
Other requirements
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, team-building, and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please email ******.
A member of the TA Ireland team will contact you within 48 hours of receipt of your email.
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