This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.
A rare, yet exciting opportunity to join British Airways as an International Industrial Relations Manager has arisen for up to a 12-month secondment/fixed term contract. You will be accountable for defining and delivering our international IR strategy across 63 countries.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on complex and high risk business issues, working closely with legal counsel.
- Develop robust communication channels across the organisation, that support negotiation and decision making at all levels.
- Work closely with the International People Partnering team to ensure high-quality changes to our CBAs, Employment Handbooks and policies and alignment to our UK policies, where possible.
- The successful candidate would need to be able to travel to our international offices, as required.
About You: - Takes a pragmatic approach, balancing the customer and business needs when decision making, ensuring we remain aligned to the core principles of the ER strategy.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple complex issues.
- Champions innovation and agility and not afraid to challenge the norm to drive positive business change.
- Experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation is essential.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us.
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.