Industrial Relations Manager (Global)

About us

Our People team is at the heart of Dyson’s global growth, shaping the experience of every individual who joins and thrives within our business. We activate Dyson’s unique philosophy and values across the entire employee lifecycle—from attracting and hiring the best talent to developing and retaining exceptional people. 

As growth enablers, we ensure Dyson remains agile and future-ready by building strong foundations for success. Our work spans talent acquisition, learning and development, reward, engagement, and organizational design—creating an environment where people can perform at their best and feel inspired to make an impact. 

In a fast-moving, constantly evolving organization, our People team drives meaningful change and influences decisions that shape Dyson’s future. Joining us means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking function that champions innovation, empowers individuals, and helps maintain Dyson’s competitive edge through its most valuable asset: its people. 

About the role 

As our Global Industrial Relations Manager, you’ll shape and deliver our strategy for effective relationships with trade unions and works councils worldwide. With a key focus on Europe and growing reach across other regions (including Southeast Asia), you’ll coach managers, advise senior leaders, and help navigate complex industrial relations landscapes to support both our people and our business objectives. 

Reporting to the Global Director of Employee Relations, you’ll act as the central point of expertise for collective bargaining, union negotiations, and works council engagement globally. You’ll benchmark our approach against leading global practices, drive consistency, and ensure legal compliance across multiple countries. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, design, and implement global industrial relations strategies, with emphasis on Europe (particularly Poland, Netherlands, France and Germany) and SEA. 

• Be the key support for HR when managing trade unions and works councils, handling collective bargaining and consultation processes. 

• Coach and support managers and HR teams on industrial relations, dispute resolution, and negotiations. 

• Provide expert advice on employment law and industrial relations, ensuring compliance in all operating countries. 

• Identify and mitigate industrial relations risks, advising on proactive solutions and approach. 

• Benchmark roles and practices against global standards, ensuring competitive and compliant strategies. 

• Manage and resolve complex industrial relations issues and disputes spanning more than one country or region. 

• Managing complex workplace disputes relating to Works Councils and/or Trade Unions, ensuring swift and pragmatic resolutions. 

• Maintain strong external networks and stay current on evolving global industrial relations trends. 

• Support global business projects and organisational change init