Industrial Relations Manager

Job Description:

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
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
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
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 improvement

Job Requirements:

Experience in Supply Chain HR (preferable)
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
Problem solving abilities
Influencing, persuading, negotiating skills
Coaching and counselling skills
Sound judgement
Sensitivity to people issues
Comprehensive Industrial Relations and all HR related legislation knowledge
Experience of working closely with trade unions
5+ years in a senior HR generalist role with strong IR
Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment
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 (preferable)