Head of Employee Relations

1 day ago


London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Head Office Full time
Head Of Employee Relations - England - Harris Federation Head Office

Harris Federation Head Office England

19 hours ago

Description

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  1. You will manage the central HR/ER team and drive pace and rigour through their caseload management, as well as managing senior employee cases, employee concerns and advising management on employment-related issues.
  2. You will also ensure that all employee relations activities comply with public sector rules, regulations, and policies, while fostering a fair and transparent working environment for all employees.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  1. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or a related field
  2. A Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
  3. A CIPD qualification to at least level 5
  4. At least seven years' experience in human resources and employee relations, preferably in the public sector or government agencies
  5. Familiarity with public sector employment laws, regulations, and practices
  6. A strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and unionised work environments
  7. A demonstrated ability to resolve workplace conflicts and disputes in a fair, balanced, and objective manner
  8. Experience in conducting workplace investigations with a high degree of thoroughness, impartiality, and professionalism
  9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees, unions, and management
  10. The ability to assess situations, interpret collective bargaining agreements, and provide solutions that align with both legal requirements and Federation objectives
  11. Strong organisational skills, ensuring accuracy in documentation, reporting, and case management
  12. The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion at all times
  13. The ability to mediate disputes and negotiate solutions that balance employee and Federation interests
  14. Experience working with union representatives to resolve grievances and manage employee relations

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, as this will help with completing your application.

Note: We only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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