Senior Employee Relations Advisor

5 days ago


Salford, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our People Centre team. We’re looking for someone with excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills and a solution orientated mindset.

You’ll work as part of the ER Services team to provide a responsive and compliant ER advisory service to Sodexo’s nationwide sites, in line with Company / Segment specific policies and legislation. You’ll support Line Managers with full case management and administrative support on ER issues including suspensions, investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team with opportunity for professional development and further career progression.

Main Responsibilities
- Working cooperatively as part of ER Services team and provide support to other team members where necessary, ensuring ER services are delivered
- ER advice provided to Line Managers will be practical, compliant and delivered within HR Shared Service Centre agreed timeframes
- Proactive case management and monitoring of suspensions to ensure suspension costs are kept mínimal
- Knowledgeable about current employment legislation, Company policy changes and segment specific knowledge
- Work cooperatively as part of the wider HR Services Team, providing support to other teams where necessary, to ensure a ‘joined up’ service is delivered to customers

**Essential**
- Able to provide remote ER support for a multi-site operation
- Experience of providing HR advice in line with relevant policies and legislation
- Well organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage high volume of case work and queries to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to write a clear, understandable and concise manner
- Understanding of customer requirements and is able to take ownership of problems/issues and recommend practical HR solutions
- Pro-active and practical approach to problem solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes

**Desirable**
- Experience of working within a Shared Service environment or busy modern HR Department
- Understanding of HR systems/technology / SAP HR / CRM
- Experience of unionised environments, settlement agreements and Employment Tribunals
- Some understanding of restructuring, mobilisation and TUPE transfers

About The Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Package Description
- Competitive Salary and excellent benefits
- Permanent Contract Full time
- Salford Office Hybrid working is available (Datacentre, 310 Broadway, Salford M50 2UE)
- Career development and progression
- We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more



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