Employee Relations Manager EMEA
Job Summary
About us
At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. Were creative collaborative practical and enthusiastic.
About the role
The Employee Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving the Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) agenda across our European operations. This rolewill shape theER and IR strategy regionwide ensuring alignment with business goals embedding bestinclass ERprocesses guiding cultural change and enablinghighperformance teams.
Reporting to the Senior ER Manager UK & Europe you will act as the regional authority on ER and IR matterssetting standards navigating complexity and inspiring best practice across our markets particularly the Netherlands PolandTurkey Germany and France.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic ER & IR Leadership
Define shape and deliver the regional ER and IR strategy ensuring consistent adoption across all markets and functions.
Serve as the regional expert for complex ER and IR issues leadinghighriskandhighprofilecases balancing commercial priorities with employee advocacy.
Act as the strategic lead for all Industrial Relations activity ensuring a cohesive andforwardlookingIR approach that aligns with businessobjectivesand local labour frameworks.
Lead design and contribute to the development of global IR strategies with a particular emphasis on Europesupporting in the development of a global blueprint.
Provideexpert insight into the strategic use of ER and IR structures to support organisational growth transformation and cultural evolution.
Works Councils Trade Unions & Collective Representation
Serve as the regional specialist and escalation point for engagement with Works Councils and Trade Unions.
Shape and implement the companys strategic approach to collective bargaining and consultation processes.
Represent the organisation inhigh stakesnegotiations ensuring constructive and consistent industrial relations across markets.
Coach HR teams and senior leaders on managing IR dynamics including dispute resolution consultation planning negotiations and communication strategy.
Ensure compliance with countryspecificcollective frameworks while driving consistent global standards.
Change Management & Transformation
Champion ER and IR transformation projects streamlining processes and embedding new ways of working.
Influence and challenge senior business leaders to ensure ER considerations are incorporated into strategic decisions.
Lead ERelements of organisational change initiativesincludingadvising onrestructures redundancies site changes and strategic workforce planning.
Governance Compliance & Risk Management
Own the integrity of ER case and IR engagement documentation ensuringaccurate compliant reporting to senior leadership.
Partner closely with Employment Legal and HR Operations to mitigate riskanticipatelegal exposure and ensure compliance with European employment and industrial relations laws.
Lead regional auditsmonitorER/IR trends through data analytics and provide insights to shape strategic decision-making.
Capability Development & People Leadership
Build ER and IR capability across HR teams and people managers.
Design and deliver training on ER fundamentals IR frameworks negotiation skills and working effectively with employee representative bodies.
Establish and energise a regional network of ER and HR professionals to share insight harmonise practice and drive a consistent approach.
Act as a trusted advisor and role model fostering positive working relationships between HR leaders and employees.
Project Leadership
Lead and execute critical ER and IR projects including policy redesign process rollouts and initiatives responding to legal or cultural developments.
Oversee planning and delivery of change programmes with significant ER/IR implications ensuring high quality compliant andemployeecentredexecution.
Track and report on project outcomes risks and learnings to leadership teams.
Market & Policy Expertise
Stay ahead of ER and IR developments proactivelyadvisingthe business on legislative changes labour trends and workforce implications.
Drive continuous improvement in ER and IR practice using data and insight to shape policy enhance outcomes and strengthen organisational culture.
About You
Degreequalified (or equivalent) with aspecialismin employment law HR or related discipline.
Extensive multicountryER experience at a strategic level ideally includingTurkeyFrance the Netherlands Poland and Germany.
A proventrack recordin industrial relations within a multinational environment including leading negotiations with Works Councils and Trade Unions.
Strong knowledge of European labour laws collective bargaining frameworks and consultation requirements.
Resilient negotiator withstrong communication diplomacy and conflictmanagement skills.
Experienced in shaping global or regional ER/IR strategies and leading largescale transformation projects.
Skilled at coaching leaders influencing senior stakeholders and building credibility quickly.
Highlydataliterate proactive collaborative and culturally aware.
Experienced facilitator of HR learning programmes and interventions.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving meaningful lasting change.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of Employee Relations at a regional scale driving positive lasting change across our European teams.
Reward package
Competitive starting salary: from PLN 192500.00 monthly with potential for a higher offer based on skills and experience
Performance bonus opportunity
Employee Capital Plan (PPK)
Employee Savings Plan (PPO)
Company-paid life insurance
Holiday allowance
Allowance for corrective glasses and contact lenses
Subsidised on-site canteen
Exclusive discount on Dyson products
Comprehensive private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Benefits platform with Multisport card
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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont think alike and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race colour religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
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About Company
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