Following a successful career in the public, private and not for profit sectors Roger started McGrath Mediation Services as an independent provider of mediation, conflict resolution and human resource services. He is a strong believer in the power of mediation to resolve conflicts and create meaningful and lasting solutions to disputes. Roger is an Accredited Mediator with the Mediators Institute of Ireland.

In January 2020, Roger joined the staff of the National College of Ireland on a part-time basis. He is the lead for the College’s module on Conflict Resolution and Mediation, for MA and Post-Graduate courses.

In October 2015, Roger was appointed to the panel of External Adjudicators of the Workplace Relations Commission.

• Highly skilled professional in all areas of Human Resources Management with expertise in Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Negotiation and Conflict Management.
• Well-developed leadership and managerial abilities with excellent interpersonal communications and influencing skills.
• Experienced in developing sophisticated HR/ER strategies.
• Specialist in recruitment, selection and promotional interviews.
• Practised in report writing and presentations to senior management.
• Effective influencer at all levels.

Work Experience

Oct 2015       Adjudication Officer (Workplace Relations Commission)

2014-             McGrath Mediation Services

2013-2014 – MA in Dispute Resolution, Independent College Dublin (Fulltime)

2004-2013 – HR Manager, Commissioners of Irish Lights

2002-2004 – HR Manager, Unilever, Ireland

2001-2002 – Director Irish Printing Federation, IBEC

1998-2002 – Human Resources Executive with IBEC

1984-1998 – Army Officer

Education

2015-             NCNCI, Certificate in Workplace Adjudication (Distinction)

2013-2014 – Independent College Dublin, Master of Arts, Dispute Resolution (First Class Honours).

2005-2006 – University College Dublin/Athena Mediation, Certificate, Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills.

1993-1995 – Dublin City University, Master of Arts, Communications and Cultural Studies (First Class Honours).

1988-1990 – Newman College, Diploma, Radio Broadcasting and Production.

1984-1986 – The Military College, Officer Commission, Irish Defence Forces.

1981-1984 – University College Dublin, BA, Politics and History (Honours).

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