Industrial Relations Manager

Job Requirements· Defining and implementing ER/IR frameworks (e.g. tools, processes, training and communication) in support of business strategy to increase employee engagement and productivity· Influence managers to increase understanding of ER/IR (including Human Rights topics) aiming to increasing effectiveness at dealing with ER/IR issues, to reduce business risks and support constructive social partner engagement.· Social Partner Relationships: Managing the individual and collective negotiation and management of labor relations policies and frameworks that aim to produce a constructive working relationship with social partners balanced with the business economic position and growth objectives in line with legislative requirements.· Negotiations: Re pay / terms and conditions / social plans / policies etc.· Disputes and Issues Resolution: To resolve issues as quickly as possible to minimize business risk, in liaison with legal advisors on individual issues that may set important precedents· Policy Development and Monitoring: In line with emerging best practices and legal changes, external liaison with professional / trade bodies and legal advisors, drafting communications and responses to issues· Experienced subject matter expert in Employee Relations / Industrial Relations· Serve as the first point of contact for senior managers and other personnel to provide advice and support on all ER / IR issues· Support risk assessment and risk management activities· Raise managers' awareness of ER/IR and Human Rights topics and consult business on all Employee Relations matters· Lead on the Employee Relations aspects of proposed changes to the business structure and related communications· Advise, guide and lead negotiations with Trade Unions and social partners, including interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements· Handle and resolve complex and more difficult ER/IR issues e.g. policy negotiation, dispute handling, ER impact of larger organizational changes· Provide or coordinate with Legal team to ensure legal advice and proactively provide guidance on new legislation to ensure compliance· Analyze ER/IR activities and climate to proactively identify trends and areas for process improvementEducation· HR/Psychology/ Legal Degree level· 5+ years in a HR management role with strong IR or 5+ years experience in specialist IR role· Experience in a Warehousing / Logistics environment