Your new company
It is a global solutions provider with sites across Northern Ireland and Ireland. They have appointed Hays to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced operational environments. It is a contract position for approximately 9 months.

Your new role
You will be the central point of contact for all Employee Relations activity across sites in Northern Ireland and Ireland, ensuring consistent, fair, and high-quality Employee Relations support. Your work will directly shape how managers lead and how the culture within the organisation continues to evolve.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing all ER enquiries and cases across multiple manufacturing sites, providing timely, practical, and compliant guidance.
- Advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters, ensuring best practice and legal compliance.
- Documenting and enhancing ER policies, ensuring they are clear, accessible, and aligned with legislation.
- Building manager toolkits and resources that strengthen capability and support confident, consistent decision-making.
- Capturing and standardising best practices across sites to drive alignment and continuous improvement.
- Partnering with HR and operational leaders to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support a positive employee experience.

What you'll need to succeed
Strong HRBP or Employee Relations experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or fast-paced operational environments. Knowledge of employment legislation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. A confident, pragmatic approach to case management and manager coaching. Excellent judgement, communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. A passion for building structure, clarity, and capability through documentation and tools. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver with pace.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary package and the opportunity to join a supportive HR team, partnering closely with leaders who value expertise, clarity, and collaboration.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jane Deeney now.

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