Senior Employee Relations Advisor – Mainland Europe

Join Dyson as a Senior Employee Relations Advisor – Mainland Europe

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At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic.

About the role

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor plays an important role in coordinating and assisting the ongoing development of employee relations (ER) processes, information, projects and capability across our operations in Europe. Reporting to the Senior ER Manager, UK & Europe you will provide subject matter expertise, tracking and coordination for ER matters in the region, with a particular focus on the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, Germany and France.

Responsibilities

• Be the first port of call for the EMEA HR team in providing support, guidance and oversight on all ER cases, queries and issues, such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance etc. Direct case handling of high-profile or sensitive cases, where necessary escalating to the Senior Employee Relations Manager.
• Advise and support HR and management on interactions with Trade Unions and Works Councils across mainland Europe, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and fostering constructive industrial relations.
• Working with the EMEA HR team, using the ER Case Management System to proactively collect and collate ER case information, documentation and data, ensuring compliance with local legislation and support with the accurate and timely development and reporting of ER data.
• Support HR and managers with the close management of long-term sickness / absence cases.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of a virtual ER network across the HR markets and functions.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistency for HR colleagues involved in ER activities, including maintaining and updating ER guideline and process documents.
• Support the Senior ER Manager with the review and improvement of ER practices and processes with a view to developing and maintaining positive working relationships between the organisation, managers and employees.
• Assist with the identification of relevant new people policies, enhancing existing policies, and driving forward ER initiatives, including the development and delivery of training interventions, alongside supporting documents, and tools.
• Provide advice on guidance on redundancy processes. Track and monitor redundancy exits across the region.
• Assist with organisational change programmes to ensure relevant processes are handled effectively, with integrity, and with minimal disruption for those involved.
• Assist the Employee Relations leadership team as necessary with liaising with the Employment Law team in relation to more complex / high-risk legal cases.
• Build productive and effective relationships across the global HR team.
• Working closely with Employment Legal and HR Operations teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance associated with ER processes and documentation.
• Contribute to progress of the overall people agenda and relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that support the function.
• Be an advocate for ER, helping to educate the wider team on the goals and priorities of the function.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in Employment Law / Employee Relations law and best practice, and support with the dissemination of that information to the business, as appropriate.

About you

• Relevant qualifications and / or specialisation in employment law and/or HR
• Good practical experience related to Employee Relations across Europe (ideally including Turkey)
• Experience in working in an international environment with Trade Union activity, and Works Councils, in particular France and the Netherlands.
• Resourceful and proactive. Able to work independently and know which issues require escalation and collaboration.
• Credible and professional with senior stakeholders, with sustained positive impact.
• Data-literate, with a good interest in questioning, manipulating and analysing information.
• Open, practical and pragmatic. Able to balance a high volume of conflicting priorities.
• Good relationship builder - can work effectively across boundaries and networks.
• Great delivery management: happy to get stuck into the detail day-to-day, whilst still displaying an ability and interest in collaboration to developing strategies and new approaches.
• Results driven. Resilient, tenacious and determined to get things done in the face of ambiguity and even opposition.
• Experience in creating and designing policies, procedures, processes.
• Experience in delivering training workshops to HR and management teams in respect of ER matters.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as a commitment to equal opportunity.
• Ability to travel when required to other European countries to support with the delivery of training and assisting in complex / high risk cases.

Benefits

At Dyson, Reward goes beyond just salary and bonuses. Through a comprehensive package of Financial, Lifestyle, and Health Benefits, we provide support tailored to every stage of life and the moments that matter most.

Working policy

At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation, but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t 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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