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In Brief... Industrial Relations Officer

 Brief Description:

Works on maintaining a good relationship between employers and their staff in the workplace.



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Degree (Various disciplines)

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Position normally requires a Degree, although a wide variety of degree types would be acceptable, e.g. Business Studies, Public Administration, Psychology, Law, Social Studies and Economics.

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1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Industrial / Employee Relations
Salary Range*
40 - 90
Related Information:
Industrial Relations Manager: 45 - 90
Industrial Relations Specialist: 40 - 50
Employee Relations Manager: 45 - 90
Employee Relations Executive: 40 - 70
Data Source(s):
Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Morgan McKinley / Brightwater

Last Updated: April, 2013
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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1 Industrial Relations Officer.
 Paul Shortt
 
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"The job requires someone who is able to work under pressure, is comfortable with public speaking, is confident, assertive and decisive."
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