Job Description
Employee Relations Business Partner - Newry
Salary: Competitive salary.
Benefits: Generous annual leave - Westfield Health - Excellent employee discount on products - Early finish on Fridays – Pension - Cycle to Work Scheme - Values Awards
Due to continued growth and restructure, our multi-site client, a global leader in energy solutions, are seeking a commercially astute Employee Relations Business Partner to join their People & Culture team.
This is an exciting, permanent, Management opportunity to provide expert advice and leadership on Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) across 3 key sites.
In this role, you will be instrumental in driving positive employee relations, managing union relationships, and leading people-related transformation projects aligned with our strategic objectives.
Top Things to Know About This Job:
- Strategic business partner for ER/IR matters across multiple regions (UK, NI, ROI).
- Lead key transformation projects and ensure fair, legally compliant approaches to people initiatives.
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits, Generous annual leave - Westfield Health - Excellent employee discount on products - Early finish on Fridays – Pension - Cycle to Work Scheme - Values Awards
The Role:
Business Partnering & Transformation
- Act as a trusted partner to leaders and managers, providing coaching on complex ER/IR issues to improve people management capabilities.
- Lead change management initiatives, ensuring a fair and legally compliant approach.
- Use data and insights to identify trends and recommend proactive strategies to enhance employee engagement and performance.
Industrial Relations & Union Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for trade union representatives, managing relationships through regular consultation and negotiation.
- Manage industrial relations activities, including negotiations, consultations, and dispute resolution to maintain a positive working environment.
- Provide expert guidance on collective bargaining agreements and IR policies.
Employee Relations Casework & Advisory
- Manage complex ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, and appeal matters, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
- Conduct workplace investigations into complex allegations, providing detailed reports and resolutions.
- Provide training to managers and People & Culture colleagues to ensure consistent handling of ER issues.
Project Management
- Lead and manage ER/IR initiatives, defining project scopes, timelines, and deliverables.
The Person:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher), or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in Employee Relations or Industrial Relations within a complex, multi-site environment (preferably unionised).
- Proven experience in leading large-scale people or business transformation projects.
- Demonstrable ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of UK, NI & ROI employment law and its practical application.
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary package
- New, permanent opportunity
- Based in Newry
- Full time hours with an early finish on Fridays at 1 pm
- Generous annual leave
- Excellent employee discount on products
- Westfield Healthcare plan
- Opportunity to work with a global market leader and an excellent HR team
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture - Pension
- Cycle to Work Schem
- Values Award
- Opportunities to drive impactful people transformation projects and make a strategic difference across the supply chain.
Next Steps:
For more information or to apply for this Employee Relations Business Partner role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland.
Visit our website for a full list of HR opportunities.
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy committed to expert, confidential advice and long-term career partnerships.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.