Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Senior Industrial Relations Advisor on a 6 Months Contract, based in Midlands & Berkshire
Role Summary
The Senior Industrial Relations Advisor will lead the organisation’s engagement with Trade Unions and drive strategic industrial relations initiatives to support business objectives, mitigate risk and maintain a constructive employee relations climate.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Industrial Relations Leadership
* Provide expert advice to senior leadership on industrial relations strategy, risk management, and compliance.
* Analyse labour market trends and anticipate potential challenges to inform proactive strategies.
* Align union engagement with organisational transformation and change programmes.
Industrial Relations Strategy
* Define and implement the long-term industrial relations strategy to support organisational objectives.
* Establish frameworks for proactive engagement with trade unions and employee representatives.
* Monitor external labour market trends and regulatory changes to adapt strategy accordingly.
* Align industrial relations plans with broader People and Culture strategy and organisational transformation initiatives.
Trade Union Engagement
* Act as the primary point of contact between the organisation and trade unions.
* Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with trade union representatives.
* Oversee engagement forums and ensure consistent, transparent communication.
Collective Bargaining and Negotiation
* Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and legal requirements.
* Develop negotiation strategies and proposals in collaboration with senior management.
* Drive mutually beneficial agreements while safeguarding organisational interests.
Conflict Resolution and Dispute Management
* Manage and resolve disputes and grievances effectively, fostering constructive dialogue to avoid escalation.
* Implement mediation strategies and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Compliance and Governance
* Ensure all industrial relations activities comply with employment law, organisational policies, and regulatory standards.
* Maintain accurate documentation of agreements, negotiation processes, and outcomes.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Partner with HR, Legal, and operational leaders to ensure integrated approaches to industrial relations.
* Support leadership teams in communicating changes and managing workforce impacts.
Requirements
* Passionate about Industrial Relations and driving productive relationships with Trade unions
* Experience of Trade Union negotiations.
* Strong background in employment law and industrial relations frameworks
* Strong communicator, negotiator and resolver of conflict.
Qualifications
* Bachelor level (preferred) – or relevant depth of experience.
* Extensive experience in trade union negotiations and collective bargaining at a senior level.
* Strong understanding of employment law and industrial relations frameworks.
* Proven ability to influence and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
* Exceptional negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to balance organisational priorities and employee interests.
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time