Employee Relations Consultant

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Employee Relations (ER) Consultant!

Glasgow & Belfast

Are you passionate about building strong, positive relationships within an organisation? Thales in the UK is searching for an Employee Relations Consultant to champion our people-focused approach, enhancing trust, engagement, and collaboration across our sites, entities, and functions. In this role, you’ll partner with leadership, collective representatives, and employees to create an inclusive, supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. This position will based in Glasgow and Belfast and you will be required to travel between the two sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive our ER strategy alongside leadership and collective representatives.

• Champion EDI Strategy integration, shaping a diverse and welcoming culture.

• Lead consultations and negotiations with collective bargaining groups.

• Foster employee engagement and participation, strengthening workplace relationships.

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations insight and strategy.

What You Bring:

• Expertise in UK Employment Law and exceptional relationship-building skills.

• Strategic insight and proactive, solution-driven thinking.

• Confidence in coaching, consulting, and guiding leaders to create positive change.

• A collaborative, growth-focused mindset with strong values and empathy.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping a workplace where every voice is valued. Apply now!

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 11/22/2024