Employee Relations Executive

Role Objective

The Employee Relations Executive will play a key role in assisting the Employee Relations team at An Post by supporting various aspects such as industrial relations, employee investigations, grievance and disciplinary matters, as well as contributing to policy review including human rights and sustainability reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in advancing employee relations disciplinary casework.
• Engage in employee relations investigations.
• Provide support to HR Business Partners on grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Support leadership in employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Contribute to the review and updating of the Human Rights Policy in compliance with IHREC, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and OECD standards including due diligence requirements.
• Evaluate and revise employee relations and HR policies to ensure alignment with current standards.
• Identify procedural shortcomings related to policy updates and formulate plans to address these gaps with progress tracking.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Maintain professionalism, impartiality, and adhere rigorously to company policies and core values in all tasks.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of HR and Employee Relations principles with the ability to implement these fairly and effectively. A qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, preferably with CIPD membership, is desired. Knowledge of industrial relations will be advantageous.

Effective organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines are essential. Integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and management of confidential information are crucial.

Previous experience in HR or Employee Relations, particularly in investigations, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, or policy formulation, is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary, including the ability to generate clear and professional documentation. Building and sustaining productive relationships with HR teams and stakeholders is critical.

Familiarity with human rights and sustainability reporting frameworks such as IHREC, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and OECD is beneficial. The role requires comfortable research and application of policy information from diverse sources.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for some travel are mandatory.

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise and professional knowledge
• Relationship building and maintenance
• Detail orientation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers a competitive starting salary from €65,476, with final placement reflecting experience and qualifications.

• Company medical insurance scheme
• Contributory pension plan
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to digital gym facilities with scheduled workouts
• Secure bicycle parking and participation in cycle-to-work scheme
• Tax saver travel pass
• Convenient city centre office location

About An Post

An Post is a leading Irish organisation providing a broad range of postal and financial services, evolving from traditional mail and cash operations to digital e-commerce and financial services. The company is committed to sustainability aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion

An Post values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. The company ensures an accessible recruitment process and workplace environment where all employees feel respected and supported.