Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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, ideally within the public sector or local government
- Extensive experience working with trade unions, including negotiations and dispute resolution
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and local authority governance
- Able to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level
- Resilient, pragmatic, and able to manage highly sensitive situations
What's on Offer
- Competitive day rate of £750 (Inside IR35)
- Opportunity to make a significant impact during a critical period
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Immediate start preferred
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