THE TEAM

Working as part of a small team, the department mobilises, organises and influences a wide array of stakeholders. Relationship and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to understand and accept cultural differences and expectations. The team works closely with work group representatives across the network, influencing culture and driving success.

THE ROLE

You will support the Industrial Relations Business Partner in delivering expertise across specific jurisdictions and within the easyJet network. The role focuses on maintaining positive relationships with union and works council partners, managing industrial agreements, and ensuring stakeholders are prepared for negotiations. You will record and manage agreements, advise managers on IR matters, and collaborate with the central IR team to integrate the IR agenda into people plans. You will contribute to projects, maintain knowledge of legislation, ensure compliance, manage the IR knowledge database, and analyse IR data to identify opportunities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

> Business focused IR specialist with a strong commercial mind set.

> Delivery focused with a can do approach.

> Experience negotiating with trade unions and works councils across Europe.

> Legal knowledge: Solid understanding of employment law and collective bargaining agreements.

> Legal monitoring: Ensure compliance with current social legislation and applicable agreements

> Ability to frame legal and negotiated IR issues into practical implications.

> Adept at change management in a dynamic, fast paced European environment.

> Ability to draw insight from data and drive change.

> Ability to influence, challenge and build trust at senior level.

> Strong project management, influencing and negotiation skills.

> Sensitive people skills and high emotional intelligence.

> Ability to work under pressure and challenge where appropriate.

> Presence and credibility within the organisation.

> Ability and willingness to travel as required.

> Fluent French and full professional proficiency in English is required.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

> Up to 20% maximum bonus

> Excellent staff travel benefits

> 25 days of annual leave

> 12 Extra Rest Days (RTT)

> Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

> Life Assurance from easyJet​

> Personal Accident and Business Travel Insurance

> Home hybrid and flexible working​

> Various flexible benefits and extras

PRACTICALITIES

This full-time role will be based in Charles de Gaulle and will be 36.5 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.