Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an opportunity for a HR Senior Manager to join the HR team.
This is a senior role within the HR Function and is responsible for the planning and delivery of HR services which meet the needs of the organisation; ensures the efficient running of the department and supports the implementation of IFI’s People Strategy and annual business plans.
The post holder will have direct line management of 5.0 FTEs.

ABOUT US

Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
More information can be found by visiting our website.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

• Ensure that there is effective management of ER/IR casework, and it is managed promptly and effectively seeking ways to ensure it is resolved at the lowest possible level.
• Support the Head of Human Resources in developing a positive employee relations climate, working with Trade Unions to ensure that all stakeholders work together and move forward in the best interest of management and staff.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR matters, supporting managers in dealing with complex issues, performance, attendance, and employee relations issues.
• Ensure the HR Department is represented appropriately at various stages of discipline, grievance or performance/capability cases including final appeals and ensure that effective notetaking skills are deployed at each of the various stages by those HR staff attending meetings.
• When necessary, directly manage ER/IR casework which is considered by the Head of HR to be unusually high risk and to support the team with the ER/IR workload.
• Take responsibility for and carry out negotiations, consultations and discussions with trade unions as required.
• Represent IFI at third party hearings as required.

KEY KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving applications for the role, possess

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Effective leadership and management skills
• Customer focused and results oriented approach.
• High level organisational skills
• Negotiating skills
• Budgetary skills
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from data.
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to the changing nature of the role.
• Consistently delivers on commitments.
• Ability to manage high workloads & conflicting priorities.
• Looks beyond immediate issues, to develop strategies for both the medium and long term.
• Utilises all resources to turn strategies into action.
• Disseminates complex information in a clear way to keep others informed.

• To play a significant role in the leadership and ongoing development of the HR Function through collaboration with senior colleagues.
• To support change programmes, employee relations activity and other strategic developments that underpin the delivery of IFI wide strategic plans that respond to a continually changing landscape.
• The HR Senior Manager will be responsible for setting standards for service delivery and building capacity within the department across the areas of recruitment, operations, and the provision of management information.
• To take a significant role in the design and implementation of people management strategies which will drive the organisation’s growth and development in line with the Corporate Plan.
• To advise the organisation on best practice in the areas within the role-holder’s remit, managing operational, legal, and reputational risk.