HR Industrial Relations Manager

About the role

Emirates is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead its global industrial relations strategy. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of HR Compensation & Benefits, you will act as the subject‑matter expert on industrial relations, guiding business leaders and ensuring compliance across all Emirates Group entities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement a comprehensive industrial relations strategy for the Emirates Group worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, collective bargaining agreements and internal policies.
• Build frameworks for collaboration and knowledge transfer across HR Business Partners and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for managers on labour relations, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Monitor labour market trends, regulatory changes and industry developments to anticipate risks.
• Report critical global industrial metrics, trends and initiatives to senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years (120 months) of experience in industrial relations or related HR functions.
• Proven expertise in conflict resolution, collective bargaining and employment legislation.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and ability to advise senior executives.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with a global mindset.

Required skills

• Conflict resolution
• Collective bargaining
• Employment legislation
• Labour laws
• Negotiation skills
• Industrial relations expertise