Industrial Relations Manager – Hybrid & Growth Focus

BGEN Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced professional for employee relations. You'll be responsible for nurturing strong union relationships and handling employee concerns with empathy, while championing a respectful workplace environment. Key qualifications include significant experience in industrial relations and a solid understanding of UK employment law. The role offers a competitive pension scheme, private health care, and a hybrid working option after the probation period.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health care

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Qualifications

• Experience in engineering construction industry preferred.
• Understanding of collective bargaining is essential.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing strong union relationships through open dialogue.
• Handling employee concerns with empathy.
• Supporting mediation and resolving sensitive industrial relations issues.
• Interpreting employee feedback to shape better practices.

Skills

Solid experience in industrial or employee relations

Strong grasp of HR policies

Deep understanding of UK employment law

Confidence in building trust and negotiating

Solutions-focused problem solving

Analytical skills for interpreting feedback

Job description

A leading infrastructure services provider in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced professional for employee relations. You'll be responsible for nurturing strong union relationships and handling employee concerns with empathy, while championing a respectful workplace environment. Key qualifications include significant experience in industrial relations and a solid understanding of UK employment law. The role offers a competitive pension scheme, private health care, and a hybrid working option after the probation period.