Senior People Leader

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeEmployeeRelations Full time
Lead Employee Relations Manager

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Lead Employee Relations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact on the employee experience.

In this position, you will be responsible for leading the Employee Relations and HR Operations function for the EMEA region. You will oversee a team of 5-7 employees and be accountable for improving employee experience, ensuring operational excellence, and compliance with labor laws across 23 countries. You will also develop and implement strategic plans to drive business results and improve HR efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong people leadership skills, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of success in employee relations and HR management. You will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced matrix environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

This is a unique opportunity to join a global company and make a meaningful contribution to the growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide regional leadership to the EMEA Employee Relations and HR operations team.
  • Lead, manage and develop team to achieve annual goals and progress the strategic ER roadmap.
  • Act as objective and trusted advisor for both employees and management across the region.
  • Consult and provide training, advice, counsel, and resolution to employees and managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including policy interpretation and application, local employment laws, conflict resolution, performance management, progressive discipline, reductions in force and other separations of employment.
  • Conduct robust investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct in a timely, fair, and balanced way. Identify and assess the scale and scope of alleged or confirmed conduct that is deemed inappropriate, impermissible, or unacceptable. Partner with legal counsel as needed.
  • Leads and develop team to effectively handle employee relations issues and concerns, minimizing corporate risk and improving employee experience.
  • Provide leadership and support to the HR Operations team to ensure operational excellence and labor compliance in all jurisdictions. Ensure local legal compliance in areas such as contract and personnel file management.
  • Lead or participate in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), internal and external legal counsel, Compliance, and other internal investigative bodies, as necessary to reach an effective resolution for employee matters.
  • Provide insight and interpretation to managers and employees regarding relevant employment principles and complex employee relations issues, especially those requiring an explanation or interpretation of employment law, principles of effective performance management, workplace investigations, and critical incident management.
  • Identify gaps in process, policies and practices; Lead cross-functional teams to close gaps and optimize policies, processes or programs.
  • Lead, manage and develop team for high performance on ongoing skill and career growth. Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, goals and feedback for success.
Preferred Experience:
  • Strong ER experience gained through increasingly responsible positions within Human Resources with a focus on employee relations and people management.
  • Strong people leadership skills focused on coaching and collaboration.
  • Experience leading complex projects and organizational change, driving operational excellence and improved employee experience.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to prioritize work and navigate ambiguity in a high growth, fast paced matrix environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results through individual efforts and influencing others, without authority over them, including with HR and Business Leaders.
  • Excellent customer service and relationship management skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact, and business acumen.
  • Objective and trusted advisor; credible employee advocate with the ability to work on a global team and manage remote employees.
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
  • Ability to travel, on limited basis as needed.
Academic Credentials:
  • Degree within Business / HR or related field.
  • Post Graduate degree / MBA preferred.

 

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