Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Contract Type: Permanent

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Job Synopsis

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for leading and managing complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of employee relations mattes. The role holder ensures that issues are managed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with employment law, university policy, and best practice. This role combines operational ER expertise with strategic influence, ensuring fair, consistent, and people-centred outcomes while embedding inclusive, supportive, and respectful workplace practices across the University.

This role contributes at a high level to the design and implementation of employee relations policies, procedures, programmes and initiatives to meet the organisational needs of the University, in line with strategic priorities that promote positive working relationships, employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Ms Karen Fanneran

Head of Employee Relations

Human Resources Division

University of Limerick

E-mail: Karen.Fanneran@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 9^th October 2026.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

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Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Please note your application must include: 

A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.

A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online by clicking on the apply button above.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

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