Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Sanderson are recruiting a permanent Employee Relations Specialist for our global client operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional to join a well‑established organisation where employee relations, compliance, and people experience are a real priority.

The role will suit someone who enjoys handling complex ER matters, working closely with stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement across HR processes.

Core Duties:

Employee Relations Case Management

• Support the full lifecycle of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, and investigations
• Maintain accurate ER trackers and ensure timely case progression
• Ensure cases are managed in line with policy and Irish employment legislation

Investigations & Documentation

• Lead and support fact‑finding investigations, interviews, and note‑taking
• Prepare comprehensive, audit‑ready documentation

Legal & Compliance Support

• Liaise with external legal advisors as required
• Assist with preparation of documentation for external employment bodies

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify trends across ER activity and escalate insights to HR leadership
• Support the standardisation and continuous improvement of ER processes

HR Support

• Provide administrative and project support across ER and wider HR initiatives

About You

• 4+ years' experience in HR or Employee Relations
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation
• Hands‑on experience with disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident, professional communicator comfortable handling sensitive issues

Desirable

• Experience in a multi‑site or unionised environment
• Exposure to employment relations case preparation or attendance
• HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent)

Why This Role?

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and support initiatives
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Competitive benefits and pension contribution
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunity to deepen ER expertise within a large, operational organisation