Industrial Relations Manager in Taunton, South West

Industrial Relations Manager 

Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits (Including Car / Car Allowance)

A leading organisation within the Engineering Construction sector is seeking an Industrial Relations Manager to join the team.

This is a critical role supporting a major infrastructure project, where you will drive positive employee and trade union relationships, aligned with organisational values and strategic objectives.

This vacancy is being handled exclusively by a specialist recruitment consultancy on behalf of the employer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Union & Employee Relations

  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with trade unions.

  • Promote open, transparent, and constructive dialogue across all levels.

  • Support fair and consistent employee treatment, reflecting company values.

• Grievance & Conflict Resolution

  • Manage employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary processes.

  • Facilitate mediation and counselling to resolve issues swiftly and effectively.

• Industrial Relations Strategy

  • Investigate and resolve complex or high-risk industrial relations cases.

  • Monitor workforce feedback to identify trends and propose improvements.

  • Lead and support initiatives that enhance workforce engagement and employee relations.

Key Requirements

• Industry Experience

  • Proven background in Industrial Relations or Employee Relations, ideally within Engineering Construction or similar sectors.

• Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures.

  • Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and collective bargaining processes.

• Core Skills

  • Skilled negotiator with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.

  • Proficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution with a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset.

  • Strong analytical ability to interpret feedback, data, and employee relations trends.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary (details available on request)

• Excellent benefits package, including car or car allowance

• Opportunity to work on a landmark project with a committed and supportive leadership team

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Industrial Relations Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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