The Company is seeking a Head of Industrial Relations to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing employment practices and industrial relations at a national level, working closely with trade unions, government departments, and social partners. This role involves leading the organization's industrial relations and employment services function, developing and implementing strategies related to industrial relations, employment law, and workforce practices. The Head of Industrial Relations will also be tasked with representing the organization in national-level negotiations, leading collective bargaining, and managing complex industrial disputes. Applicants for the Head of Industrial Relations position at the company should have a relevant degree in HR, industrial relations, law, business, or a related discipline, with at least 10 years' of progressive experience in HR and industrial relations, particularly in unionized environments. The role requires extensive experience in managing trade union relationships, leading collective bargaining negotiations, and a proven track record in resolving complex industrial disputes. Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and industrial relations frameworks is essential, as is experience in representing organizations before the Workplace Relations Commission and/or Labour Court. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, as well as outstanding communication abilities. A strategic, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style is also necessary, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Experience in the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a related sector is highly desirable.