Employee Relations Specialist

1 week ago

HowdenleWear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

Join Howdens Joinery, as an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist supporting our Trade Depot network based in our office in Howden, Yorkshire. This role offers a chance to specialise in Employee Relations within the UK's leading Trade Kitchen Supplier.

Are you currently working within a busy and dynamic HR environment and would like to specialise in ER? In this role, you will play a key role in a team of experienced ER professionals who are passionate about delivering a high-quality ER service, as part of the UK's Number one Trade Kitchen Supplier. This is a permanent role working at our Howden office 3 days a week with some home working and occasional travel to our depot sites

What will I be doing as an ER Specialist?

Delivering an efficient Employee Relations Advisory service through excellent standards of customer service and constructive, supportive, and accurate employment advice. Advising managers in relation to policy, HR best practice and legislation and managing a portfolio of around 30 cases at any one time, which includes the full spectrum of ER-related matters, inclusive of complex employment law challenges. Partnering with managers through coaching and mentoring and assessing risk to provide options to stakeholders so that they can make an informed decision by understanding the risk and wider implications of decisions. Responding to employee queries and concerns. Supporting the senior management team in the preparation of case documentation and employment tribunal reports and case files. Contributing towards and delivering managerial ER workshops to broaden understanding of best practice and risk within performance management. Building and maintaining familiarity with HR Legislation and our policies and procedures and assisting with policy and process reviews. Effectively using the HR information system and Microsoft Office programs to input and update data. Ensuring that HR correspondence is completed in accordance with department SLAs and suits customer and business requirements.

What do I need to qualify for this ER Specialist role?

Currently operating as an ER or HR Advisor or have experience in the full spectrum of ER related matters. Able to demonstrate credible ER knowledge covering all elements of the employee life cycle. You will have achieved or working towards a level 3 to 5 (or equivalent) CIPD. Strong customer service skills and the ability to deliver constructive, supportive, and accurate employment advice. Understanding of employment law legislation and its application in a commercial environment to help managers accurately assess risk when making decisions Organised and able to prioritise workload. Able to build effective working relationships with managers.

What we can offer you as an ER Specialist

Competitive salary and company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

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