Industrial Relations Specialist

Job Description - Industrial Relations Specialist (16844)

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, multi‑billion pound low‑cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low‑cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU

• Have experience in industrial relations, including negotiating regularly with trade unions and works councils across Europe.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment and thrive on delivering results.
• You can be based in either France or Switzerland.

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.
• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave
• 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 either France or Switzerland and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.