About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:
Join a best-in-class team of People professionals in the EMEA region, working collaboratively to provide the highest level of employee and business support. Our team values a global mindset, leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance our People strategies and practices.

This role requires work from Dublin office 2 days a week or 9 days a month.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Impact:
As a Regional People Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the employee experience across Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Switzerland, and Austria. By partnering with various People team members, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and external consultants, you'll deliver innovative People solutions tailored to local employment laws and best practices. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to act as a strategic advisor, where your insights will directly influence talent engagement, development, and retention. You will advise People Leaders and employees on a broad spectrum of people matters, including performance management, employee relations, and compliance, thereby positively impacting the daily lives of employees and aligning workforce strategies with business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Regional Advisory Services: Provide People advisory services on local employment laws, compliance, and best practices, ensuring alignment with local labor legislation.
• HR Initiatives: Support the implementation of People initiatives that align with global business goals while addressing local needs to drive enterprise strategy.
• Performance Management: Guide People Leaders and employees through the performance management process, ensuring consistency and fairness in appraisals, and advising on performance improvement strategies.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Collaborate with Employee Relations & Compliance teams to create positive employee relations environments and ensure adherence to local labor laws and regulations.
• Talent Development: Identify regional talent development needs and support the deployment of local training and development programs, ensuring their successful implementation.
• Coaching & Support: Coach People Leaders and team members on best practices for managing people, performance, and career development, and provide support in resolving employee performance issues.
• Data Analysis: Partner with the Insights and Analytics Team to analyze data, inform strategic decisions, and enhance people-related forecasting for your countries.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of People processes by leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.
• Engagement Initiatives: Support local people engagement initiatives that align with enterprise and business objectives, collaborating with leadership to enhance employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of Irish employment law, including labor regulations, compliance, and People best practices.
• At least 5 years of progressive People experience with a strong generalist background, particularly in a regional advisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting performance management processes, including employee reviews, feedback, and improvement plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with both leadership and employees.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions that support business outcomes.
• Skilled in resolving complex People issues, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage conflict effectively.
• Proficiency in navigating the cultural nuances of various European countries, with the ability to tailor People strategies to align with local contexts.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• This role requires work from Dublin office 2 days a week or 9 days a month.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employment laws in the Netherlands, the Nordic countries, Switzerland, and Austria or other European countries.
• Familiarity with works council processes and regulations, particularly in the Netherlands or Germany, is highly valued.
• Business fluency in English and ideally proficiency in another European language, such as Dutch, German, or Swedish