HR Executive

*PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN IRELAND* We are seeking a HR Executive for our client. Based in Dublin, Ireland, you will be working closely with the Trade Association director, to develop and deliver a range of services to the Trade Association members. The Trade Association HR Executive will work to provide excellent member services, primarily employee relations advice but including valuable business focused advice and connections for members. This role will have primary responsibility for services to sector membership while working in partnership with the existing HR executive to ensure a streamlined service to the full Trade Association membership. RESPONSIBILITIES * Operating an extremely busy telephone and e-mail helpline and one-to-one member meetings, on all aspects of running a business, e.g. IR/HR, commercial law, finance, sales & marketing, procurement, family business, etc. * Provide specialist industrial relations, employment law and human resource support to members who contact or are referred to our Knowledge Centre * Provide direct advisory services to members, seeking always to add value to their business * Keep abreast of employment law; industrial relations and human resource development * Develop written contributions for Trade Association publications & posting to social media sites as required * Work with team members to develop the Trade Association brand, develop marketing and sales strategies and marketing materials * Contribute to membership retention activities *  Work as a team member in event management of Trade Association events (may require occasional overnight stays throughout the country) * Contribute to maintenance of Trade Association websites * Work as an effective team member of the Trade Association team on all activities REQUIREMENTS Qualifications * Human Resource/Industrial Relations/Employment Law related qualification preferable * Other relevant qualifications Knowledge * Knowledge of Employment Law and its application especially in small businesses * Industrial Relations and Human Resource Developments in Ireland and globally * Understanding of third-party employment * Competitive, regulatory and cost issues facing business in Ireland Experience * At least two years experience in HR related role * A sound working knowledge of the Industrial relations institutions and trade unions * Interfacing with Business Executives up to CEO/owner-manager level * Working in a team environment Competencies * Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills * Ability to communicate succinctly and utilise a range of communication methods * Excellent organisational and administrative skills * Able to work in team environment * Negotiating and influencing skills * Presentation and public speaking Personal Qualities * Committed * Presents a professional, articulate and friendly demeanour * Calm under pressure * Able and willing to work outside normal office hours * Flexible approach to work generally