Course Overview

HR compliance is about protecting your business, avoiding costly mistakes, and creating a workplace where people can thrive. Delivered in-house, this practical session not only gives you the essentials to stay compliant and confident as an employer in Ireland but also allows your organisation to:

• Review your own policies, contracts, and practices against legal requirements and best practice.

• Discuss company-specific issues and challenges.

• Receive tailored advice and recommendations relevant to your business.

• Ensure managers leave with clear, practical actions they can implement immediately.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand your core legal responsibilities as an employer in Ireland.

• Gain confidence in handling everyday HR issues correctly.

• Recognise the risks of non-compliance and how to avoid them.

• Ensure your company’s policies and documents are up-to-date and aligned with current legislation.

Key Topics Covered

• Employer obligations under Irish employment law: Contracts, Working Time, Pay & different types of Leave.

• Key HR policies every company needs, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, and harassment.

• Recruitment and onboarding: getting it right from the start.

• Guiding principles for managing probationary periods, absence, performance, and conduct effectively and fairly.

• Record-keeping and documentation essentials.

• WRC inspections and what to expect.

• Upcoming changes in employment law companies need to prepare for.

Delivery Approach

The workshop is practical and company-focused, with plenty of opportunities for Q&A and applied learning. Real-life case studies, examples, and your company’s own policies are used to make the training directly relevant. Participants leave with clear guidance, actionable tools, and the confidence to manage HR compliance effectively within their workplace.

Trainer Information

As an Organisational Development Consultant, Denise Whelan partners with companies to align their people strategies with business goals. With over 20 years’ experience in Leadership and HR, Denise has a proven track record as a commercial C-Level HR Executive. Her experience spans SMEs and global organisations in Ireland, the U.S and U.K. Her expertise includes building HR functions, coaching leaders, and driving growth through talent management, HR best practice, change management, culture initiatives and M&A. Denise brings a strategic and practical approach to strengthening organisational capability.