HR Specialist – TUPE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Lead comprehensive TUPE processes across the UK and Ireland as the primary HR subject matter expert for both incoming and outgoing business transfers.

• Coordinate and facilitate required employee consultation processes and manage the election of representatives when necessary.

• Ensure adherence to statutory consultation timelines.

• Oversee the collection, auditing, and exchange of employment data while identifying contractual risks and the implications of legacy benefits.

• Manage sensitive cases related to transfers, including pre- and post-transfer harmonisation inquiries, potential redundancy procedures, calls, meetings, and legally compliant documentation.

• Establish and maintain relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, pension administrators, and employment legal advisors.

• Act as the primary contact for client inquiries regarding benefits, terms and conditions protections, compliance, and strategies for post-transfer integration.

• Keep abreast of evolving TUPE regulations and cultural nuances in the UK and Ireland.

• Review and provide advice on measures statements, post-transfer contract variations, restrictive covenants, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Assist clients in navigating post-transfer alignment and performance management, ensuring timely adjustments to salary and benefits.

• Promote the use of automation and AI for TUPE diligence, documentation, and client-facing HR processes during transfers.

• Offer broader HR operational support, including onboarding and lifecycle administration.

• Contribute to various EMEA HR initiatives, projects, and ad-hoc operational needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of specialised HR experience with substantial hands-on engagement with UK and Ireland TUPE regulations.

• In-depth knowledge of regional labour laws and regulatory frameworks in the UK and Ireland.

• Demonstrated experience in leading end-to-end business transfers, consultations, and navigating complex employee relations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, consultation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in technology tools such as HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Zoom, and Slack.

• Familiarity with the EOR industry is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable compensation.

• Annual bonus for non-sales roles, contingent on individual and company performance.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Flexible time off.

• Spending accounts.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Sabbatical after 5 years.

• Flexible work arrangements through remote-first teams.

• Resources to facilitate professional development and skills enhancement.