Senior Industrial Relations Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Hitachi Rail is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
We're looking for an exceptional Senior Industrial Relations Manager to help shape the future of employee and trade union relations across our UK business.
This is not a traditional HR role.
This is a unique opportunity to influence business strategy, lead complex negotiations, support major transformation programmes, and build the industrial relations framework that will help power our future success.
The Opportunity
As our Industrial Relations subject matter expert, you will partner with senior leaders, HR teams and recognised Trade Unions to create constructive, forward-looking relationships that support both organisational performance and employee engagement.
You will lead on:
- Developing and delivering our UK Industrial Relations strategy
- Building strong, trusted relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives
- Leading collective bargaining and pay negotiations
- Supporting large-scale organisational change and transformation programmes
- Managing complex industrial relations challenges and minimising business risk
- Coaching leaders and HR teams to strengthen industrial relations capability across the business
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced Industrial Relations leader who can operate confidently at senior levels and influence outcomes across a complex, highly unionised environment.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience leading Industrial Relations strategy within a unionised organisation
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hitachi Rail holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.