Senior HR Business Partner (Industrial Relations)

Tui Blue; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Discretionary bonus schemes

Travel benefits

Health & well-being support

Flexible working

Learning Hub access

Global projects collaboration

Job summary

TUI Airways is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for Industrial Relations to lead union relationships, collective bargaining, and employee relations within the AOC, while driving cross-border HR initiatives and transformational change.

You will partner with local management, manage negotiations, and ensure legal compliance to keep operations running smoothly in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Law, Business Administration or comparable qualification.
• Several years of industrial relations experience.
• Experience with employee representative bodies.
• Proven collective bargaining and negotiations experience.
• Aviation sector experience and knowledge of local labour law.

Responsibilities

• Build effective union and works council relationships, manage day-to-day industrial and employee relations topics for TUI Airways.
• Lead collective bargaining processes under guidance of Head of HR.
• Advise local management on strategic IR and HR matters to support informed decisions.
• Lead negotiation, implementation and monitoring of collective agreements and policies.
• Drive cross-border change initiatives with proper consultation with employee representatives.
• Share local IR insights with global HR/IR community across TUI Airline.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

HR Strategy

Communication

Analytical Skills

Confidentiality

Change Management

Cross-border Projects

Influencing Skills

Education

HR/related degree

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Step into a pivotal role where you'll shape the future of industrial relations within TUI Airline. As our Senior HR Business Partner for Industrial Relations, you'll be the strategic lead for managing union relationships, collective bargaining and employee relations within your AOC, while actively driving cross-border HR initiatives. This is your chance to build trust with unions and management alike, lead meaningful negotiations, and support transformational change in one of the world's leading aviation businesses.

The role will be published until 23/10.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Building effective union and works council relationships, you'll manage day-to-day industrial and employee relations topics within TUI Airways, ensuring legally compliant handling of matters so business operations run smoothly.
• You'll lead collective bargaining processes under guidance of the Head of HR, preparing negotiations that align with business objectives and implementing outcomes locally.
• As a trusted partner for local management on strategic IR and HR topics, you'll advise on people matters and organizational implications to support informed decision-making.
• Leading the negotiation, implementation and monitoring of collective agreements, works council agreements and policies ensures agreed frameworks are effectively applied across the organization.
• From an employee relations perspective, you'll proactively lead change initiatives including cross-border projects, ensuring proper consultation with employee representative bodies so change is implemented effectively and sustainably.
• Collaborating with the wider HR and IR community across TUI Airline, you'll share local insights and best practices while supporting initiatives across our global airline.

ABOUT YOU

• A degree in HR, Law, Business Administration or comparable qualification, or relevant HR qualifications provide your educational foundation.
• Several years of experience in an Industrial Relations role demonstrates your capability in this specialized field.
• Your strong experience in industrial relations and close working with employee representative bodies is essential for success.
• Proven experience in collective bargaining and negotiations shows you can lead complex discussions effectively.
• Significant experience of operating in unionized environments means you understand the nuances of this landscape.
• Previous experience in aviation or a comparable industry is essential for this role.
• Solid knowledge of local labour law, collective bargaining processes and HR best practice underpins your work.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills enable you to navigate complex relationships.
• The ability to build credibility and trust with unions and management comes naturally to you.
• Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills allow you to achieve outcomes that work for all parties.
• Your structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach helps you tackle challenges effectively.
• Strong analytical skills support your decision-making and strategic thinking.
• Taking initiative and working independently with minimal supervision is something you're comfortable with.
• Assertiveness and the ability to effectively challenge when needed are part of your skillset.
• Flexibility and adaptability allow you to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Operating in a complex, regulated and fast-paced environment energizes rather than overwhelms you.
• A proactive approach to learning and self-development keeps you at the top of your game.
• Sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality are non-negotiable in this role.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.

SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT

Safety and security are top priorities for us, so all job offers require successful completion of security checks before you can start. The specific requirements, timelines, and processes vary by country and may include professional references, criminal record checks for countries where you’ve recently lived, and any additional documentation required by local regulations, some of which may involve a cost depending on your location. We’ll guide you through every step of the process. Your official start date will only be confirmed once all required checks have been completed and cleared.