HR Business Partner

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Work with operations/department managers to act as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, assisting to resolve workplace issues proactively by providing HR & IR/ER support and guidance

Engage in consultations and negotiations with union representatives (both local and external) on the full range of Employee Relations issues.

Prepare and where/as required, present submissions/cases to the Work Place Relations (WRC).

To manage and participate in workplace investigations ensuring that these are carried out in an independent and unbiased manner and with the utmost integrity, fairness, impartiality and respect.

Responsibility for the provision of HR support in the IR/ER area to managers for allocated staff groups. Provide support to the HRM and other HRBP(s) as required.

Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and external bodies. Ensuring effective communication.

To coach, support, advise and guide Line Managers on HR Best practise in relation to handling employment Law matters and employee relation issues in line with employment legislation, HR policies/procedures, HSE HR Circulars and best practice.

Please refer to full job description for a complete list of responsibilities and accountabilities