Senior Industrial Relations Manager

Senior Industrial Relations Manager

Location: Greater London

Greater London

GB

WC2N 5DN

Type: Any

Application Deadline: 2027-01-01T11:03:46.387

Posted Date: 2026-10-01

Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Industrial Relations Manager to help shape the future of employee and trade union relations across our UK business. This is not a traditional HR role. This is a unique opportunity to influence business strategy, lead complex negotiations, support major transformation programmes, and build the industrial relations framework that will help power our future success.

The Opportunity

• As our Industrial Relations subject matter expert, you will partner with senior leaders, HR teams and recognised Trade Unions to create constructive, forward-looking relationships that support both organisational performance and employee engagement.


• Developing and delivering our UK Industrial Relations strategy


• Building strong, trusted relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives


• Leading collective bargaining and pay negotiations


• Supporting large-scale organisational change and transformation programmes


• Managing complex industrial relations challenges and minimising business risk


• Coaching leaders and HR teams to strengthen industrial relations capability across the business

You will play a key role in helping Hitachi Rail navigate a rapidly changing landscape while ensuring our people remain informed, engaged and represented.

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience leading Industrial Relations strategy within a unionised organisation


• A strong track record of successful collective bargaining and negotiation


• Experience managing complex employee relations and dispute resolution activities


• Deep knowledge of UK employment and Trade Union legislation


• Outstanding stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills


• The ability to balance commercial priorities with positive employee relations outcomes


• Experience within rail, transport, engineering, manufacturing or other safety-critical environments would be particularly valuable

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our Culture and Vision

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges.

Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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Location: Remote - London, United KingdomJob ID: R0146922Date Posted: 2026-10-01Job Schedule: Full timeRemote: NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.Job DescriptionWe're looking for an exceptional Senior Industrial Relations Manager to help shape the future of employee and trade union relations across our UK business. This is not a traditional HR role. This is a unique opportunity to influence business strategy, lead complex negotiations, support major transformation programmes, and build the industrial relations framework that will help power our future success.The OpportunityAs our Industrial Relations subject matter expert, you will
partner with senior leaders, HR teams and recognised Trade Unions to create constructive, forward-looking relationships that support both organisational performance and employee engagement.Developing and delivering our UK Industrial Relations strategyBuilding strong, trusted relationships with Trade Unions and employee representativesLeading collective bargaining and pay negotiationsSupporting large-scale organisational change and transformation programmesManaging complex industrial relations challenges and minimising business riskCoaching leaders and HR teams to strengthen industrial relations capability across the businessYou'll play a key role in helping Hitachi Rail navigate a rapidly changing landscape while ensuring our people remain informed, engaged and represented.What You'll BringSignificant experience leading Industrial Relations strategy within a unionised organisationA strong track record of successful collective bargaining and negotiationExperience managing complex employee
relations and dispute resolution activitiesDeep knowledge of UK employment and Trade Union legislationOutstanding stakeholder management, influencing and communication skillsThe ability to balance commercial priorities with positive employee relations outcomesExperience within rail, transport, engineering, manufacturing or other safety-critical environments would be particularly valuable.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest
challenges.Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers.And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support. #J-18808-Ljbffr