At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead industrial relations activities and manage sensitive workforce issues with trade unions.
- Company: Local authority offering a hybrid working environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate and opportunity to influence organisational change.
- Other info: 3-month contract with potential for high-impact contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employee relations and drive positive change.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior industrial relations or employee relations roles.
Interim Industrial Relations Lead Local Authority (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 3 months (until end of September)
Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35)
Overview
We are supporting a local authority in the appointment of an experienced Interim Industrial Relations Lead to provide strategic leadership and hands-on delivery across a complex employee relations landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring a confident and credible professional who can operate at pace, manage sensitive workforce issues, and lead engagement with trade unions at a senior level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on all industrial relations activity, acting as the senior point of contact for trade unions and workforce representatives
- Manage and resolve collective disputes, consultations, and negotiations
- Provide expert advice to senior leadership on employee relations strategy and risk
- Support and lead on organisational change programmes, including restructures and service transformation
- Develop and implement IR strategies to maintain stable workforce relations
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and local government frameworks
- Coach and support HR colleagues and managers on complex ER/IR matters
About You
Proven track record in a senior Industrial Relations / Employee Relations leadership role.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Industrial Relations Lead
Strategic Leadership
Employee Relations
Trade Union Engagement
Dispute Resolution
Consultation and Negotiation
Employment Legislation Compliance
Organisational Change Management
