Senior Employee Relations Specialist – 6 Month FTC

Medtronic

. Provide expert judgment and advice to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR colleagues on employee relations matters .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeGalway • IrelandSenior💰 €61,120 - €91,680 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, providing strategic advice and solutions while ensuring compliance with Irish employment law. Capable of managing complex workplace investigations and fostering effective stakeholder engagement in a unionized environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations Strategy DevelopmentIrish Employment Law ExpertiseStakeholder ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsUnion Engagement

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsCase ManagementHR Policy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementGrievance HandlingDiversity and InclusionDisciplinary ProcessesData AnalysisServiceNowTraining Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCoaching SkillsProactive Problem SolvingCross Functional TeamworkCredibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 8 Degree in HR or Legal

Industry Keywords

Employee Relations LegislationWorkplace Relations Commission (WRC)Unionized EnvironmentRisk ManagementEmployee Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert judgment and advice to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR colleagues on employee relations matters
Design, implement, and develop an employee relations strategy aligned with business needs
Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, diversity, bullying, and harassment issues
Manage employee relations cases, engage stakeholders, and develop solutions
Develop policies, training, and communications, and recommend proactive policy revisions
Lead preparation for WRC and legal matters
Support employee relations programs and initiatives
Monitor current employee relations legislation and update HR policies
Respond to employee relations queries and balance legal protection, employee experience, and risk
Counsel employees and management on employee and management issues
Conduct complex workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
Lead projects focused on reducing employee relations issues and developing manager self-sufficiency
Analyze employee relations data, identify trends, and implement proactive strategies using ServiceNow
Serve as the main point of contact for union engagement and industrial relations matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 8 Degree level in HR / Legal or related discipline
4+ years relevant industry HR experience providing expert advice and judgment to relevant stakeholders in a cross functional organization
Ability to work effectively and proactively on cross functional teams
In-depth understanding of Irish employment law relating to case management and associated risks
Thorough understanding of HR policy and processes
Proven experience in employee relations
Previous experience in a unionized environment is an advantage
Strong credibility and ability to influence at a senior level
Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills
Ability to work at a strategic and operational level
Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Benefits Package
Competitive compensation plans
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)