Senior Manager, Employee Relations (12-Month Fixed Term)

About the role

PwC Ireland is looking for a Senior Manager, Employee Relations (IFS - Human Capital) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role provides specialist expertise and leadership on complex employee relations matters across the firm, strengthening consistent, fair and effective practice, supporting sound risk management and building ER capability. It works in partnership with senior leaders, managers, People Business Partners and People & Culture colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the firm's employee relations approach, policies, governance and frameworks, aligned with business priorities, Irish employment legislation and good practice.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex, sensitive and higher-risk matters, advising and challenging senior leaders and People Business Partners.
• Lead and manage complex cases from assessment to resolution, including grievances, disciplinary matters, performance concerns, dignity at work, absence cases, appeals and exits.
• Lead or oversee workplace investigations with clear terms of reference, fair processes, evidence-based findings and quality reports.
• Develop case strategies, keep accurate confidential documentation and partner with internal legal and, where appropriate, external counsel.
• Support organisational change and restructuring, including consultation, communications, role changes, transfers and changes to terms and conditions.
• Design ER guidance, toolkits and playbooks, coach leaders and managers, and monitor Irish employment law developments.
• Analyse ER case data and trends to recommend improvements.

Required profile

• 10+ years of employee relations experience in a specialist ER role or a senior HR/People role with responsibility for complex matters.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex ER cases and conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Employee Relations or a related discipline; a CIPD qualification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law and fair procedure.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to advise and challenge senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including investigation reports and risk assessments.
• Coaching, facilitation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong integrity and discretion.