HR ADVISORY
HR Advisory Services
CaraHR provides practical, legally-compliant HR advisory support to Irish employers, grounded in many years of hands-on experience resolving complex workplace issues. Our work is carried out in full alignment with Irish employment legislation.
Our advisory style is thorough, fair, and grounded in natural justice. We listen carefully, act transparently, and support employers in making clear, defensible decisions.
Workplace conflict resolution
Workplace conflict is inevitable — but unmanaged conflict damages morale, productivity, and trust. CaraHR specialises in resolving disputes quickly, professionally, and in full compliance with Irish law.
We offer a complete suite of conflict-resolution supports:
1. Mediation
Mediation is a confidential, structured process that helps employees resolve interpersonal conflict with the support of a neutral third party. Our mediators are CEDR accredited. CaraHR provides:
Independent, impartial mediation
Safe, respectful dialogue
Clear agreements and practical outcomes
Compliance with S.I. 17/2002 (Bullying Code of Practice)
A trauma-informed, dignity-at-work approach
Our mediators bring decades of experience working with complex personalities, strained relationships, and sensitive workplace dynamics.
2. Workplace investigations
We conduct independent investigations into:
Bullying & harassment complaints
Dignity-at-work concerns
Misconduct allegations
Grievances involving managers or senior leaders
Our People Strategies are practical, measurable, and built to strengthen organisational culture and performance.
3. Employee consultation
CaraHR supports employers in managing sensitive conversations such as:
Role changes
Redundancy and/or redeployment
Performance concerns
Workplace behaviour issues
Return-to-work discussions
Difficult feedback conversations
Our approach is calm, structured, and focused on maintaining dignity and respect.
4. Grievance handling
We help employers manage grievances from initial complaint through to resolution, ensuring:
Full compliance with S.I. 146/2000
Clear communication with all parties
Procedural fairness
Timely progression of each stage
Accurate documentation and minute-taking
Legally-sound outcomes
We also act as independent appeals officers, providing impartial reviews of internal grievance decisions.
5. Employee relations advisory services
CaraHR provides ongoing support for day-to-day employee relations matters, including:
Performance management
Disciplinary processes
Attendance & absence management
Return-to-work planning
Managing difficult personalities
Supporting managers with complex staff issues
We help employers make confident, compliant decisions that protect both the organisation and its people.
Why organisations choose CaraHR
Demonstrated expertise
A proven track record sourcing high-quality talent for Irish organisations.
Enduring relationships
Clients trust us as long-term talent management partners who consistency deliver their needs.
Strategic + practical
Screening, selection, relocation and pipeline development, handled end to end.
Calm, clear, professional
Every process aligns with Irish employment legislation and best practice.