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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Will you strenghthen GKN as a Industrial Relations Manager?

The Industrial Relations Manager position will lead Industrial Relations for our 2 locations in the Netherlands – Papendrecht and Hoogeveen. In Papendrecht, a multi technology campus has been built, bringing together Aero Structures, Landing Gear and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems. Papendrecht will be GKN Aerospace's largest site with a total of 2.500 employees. Hoogeveen has around 1200 employees and has recently opened a Global Technology Centre where €80 million has been invested in Thermoplastics Research to pioneer new lightweight composite materials and processes that enable scalable and cost-effective high-volume production. A dynamic time to get on board! As an Industrial Relations Manager you will lead 3 core items: Providing advice and guidance to management and HR on The Metalelektro CLA; lead the co-ordination of all works council activities; provide employment law advice and training to management and HR in conjunction with our appointed legal advisors and the PMA. You will also develop, plan, and deploy the country-based industrial relations strategy in conjunction with the HR Directors and senior management. From this position you will take the lead in any union or work council negotiations and where appropriate participate in industry level discussions with national unions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the industrial relations strategy and ensures that the strategy is aligned with the company’s overall business goals and objectives.

• Promotes a cooperative business focused partnership with local trade unions ensuring that represented employees are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

• Advises HR and management on the CLA and represents management in industrial relations issues. This includes handling and documenting grievances, requests for information, advice and consent and preparing for arbitrations or tribunals.

• Investigates and resolves problems, such as: discrimination complaints, compliance issues, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals, complaints and grievances.

• Supports key HR initiatives by advising organization of potential industrial relations issues based on new/proposed programs, policies and initiatives. This includes ensuring local HR managers are up to speed with any local, regional or national legislation changes which would affect the workforce.

• Manages the relationship with the appointed legal advisors and actively contributes in the PMA.

• Utilize systems and auditing to investigate and analyse patterns for compliance to policy, and consistent practices.

To be succesfull you will bring:

• Extensive knowledge of the Metalelektro CLA

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment law and the ability to apply that practically

• Extensive experience of leading and co-ordinating works council activities

• Extensive experience of working with Trade Unions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Professional level of the Dutch and English language

• Great at building relationships with key stakeholders

• Able to work at all levels within the organisation

• Excellent negotiation skills

Our offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• WTW Global Grade F13: Midpoint €98.000,-

• Eligible for bonus scheme

• 8% Holiday Allowance

• Yearly holidays: 30

• Commuting Allowance

• Applicable Conditions; CLA Metalektro and GKN Fokker Handbook

• Pension – Fully meeting the provisions of the metal industry via the PME pension fund

• Voluntary Health Insurance

• Voluntary Other Insurances

Apply?

Do you like the vacancy? Then respond immediately via the 'apply' button. For questions you can contact Yvonne Kuiper via yvonne.kuiper@fokker.com. For privacy reasons, applications via email will not be processed. Would you like to apply via the website? We are not looking for agency support for this position.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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