Employee Relations Advisor

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom wagamama Full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

due to growth we now have a fantastic hybrid working opportunity for an experienced **employee relations advisor (people advisor) **to join us initially on a **12 month fixed term contract **on our continuous journey of true nourishment

**the role |**

the role will support our restaurant teams on all** employee relations issues** + work with the people team on key hr projects + processes

**key responsibilities I**
- managing employee relations
- supporting + coaching managers on dealing with people issues
- leading employee relations procedures (disciplinary, grievances, probation, flexible working etc)
- working closely with the wider people team to identify manager training needs + facilitate monthly upskilling training to restaurant management teams
- managing our people services help desk mailbox + HR chatbot
- responding to queries
- assist with benefit queries and process benefits for new starters
- manage employee lifecycle administration in conjunction with people coordinator for new + existing employees
- supporting the development of new people policies + updating any existing policies
- analysis + reporting of periodic employee relations reports; engaging with people business partners + other key stakeholders to review insights on key themes and trends
- support with handling any early conciliation notifications or employment tribunals, working closely with wagamama’s employment lawyers to provide case related documentation + insights

**what we look for |**
- experienced handling high volume employee relations cases of all levels
- knowledge of investigation, disciplinary, grievance, absence management + performance management processes
- demonstrate knowledge of employment law + policy compliance/best practice
- be able to work to deadlines and demonstrate a sense of urgency for resolution
- experience of generalist people related processes, practices and administration
- CIPD level 5 desirable

**the perks + quirks |**
- a competitive salary
- 20% discretionary annual bonus entitlement
- hybrid working
- HQ is in london bridge but we are open to discussing a hybrid + flexible working arrangement dependent on where you are based
- wagamama food allowance
- private healthcare
- pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
- various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure
- internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
- kintsugi wellness | access to councilors, cycle to work scheme + discounted gym
- family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
- financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

**the wagamama way |**

**kaizen, **meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be **fresh**. committed to **championing change** in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, **we celebrate difference**. appreciating **personality over perfection**. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we **promise **to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

**dish up different**

**from bowl to soul**

noodlehq
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