About J Irwin Associates
J Irwin Associates are a team of qualified Human Resource and Health and Safety professionals with over 20 years HR and H&S experience in a cross section of small, medium and large scale businesses across Northern Ireland, including retail, manufacturing, construction and professional services. We provide practical business solutions tailored to your needs and budget.
J Irwin and Associates Team
Julie Irwin, Director
Julie is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development and a member of the Institute of Value Management with over 20 years experience as a Human Resources Manager in various roles and industry sectors across Northern Ireland.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Human Resource Management ( was responsible for over 300 employees)
- HR policies and procedures
- Disciplinary and Grievance and Absence management
- Performance Management
- Bonus and reward schemes
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff Training and Development , including Induction Programmes
- Investors in People
- Strategic Business Planning and Business Improvement techniques
Diane Turner, Associate
Diane is an experienced HR professional with over 10 years working in the Utilities sector in England, holding various senior positions including HR Business Partner.
Diane is a psychology graduate and a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Ian McAuley, Partner, McAuley Safety
Ian McAuley, Partner and founder of McAuley Safety Management has over 15 years experience as a safety professional achieving the accolade of Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner status with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Ian’s areas of expertise include:
- H&S Auditing, Inspections, Accident investigation.
- Management systems, e.g. assistance with HSG 65, BS OHSAS 18000,
- Safe-T-Cert etc.
- Risk assessments / COSHH assessments.
- Health & Safety Plans - for Principal Contractors.
- Questionnaires.
- Display screen equipment / workstation assessments.
- Asbestos surveys.
- Noise at work surveys / audiometric screening.
- Electronic Health & Safety Files / Digital Project Manuals.
