Employee Relations Advisor

6 months ago


Abingdon, United Kingdom Investing in Women Full time

Employee Relations Advisor - 2 year Fixed Term Appointment

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

A leading organisation in the fusion energy sector is spearheading groundbreaking advancements by partnering with industry and research. The aim is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. This organisation embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

**As an employee, you will benefit from**:

- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
- A corporate bonus scheme of up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- A generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days of Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- A wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
- The salary for this role is £35,520 + excellent benefits. This is a hybrid role, onsite for three days each week.

J**ob Description**

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

**The Role**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join the team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will work as part of the Policy and Employee Relations Team, which is responsible for the employment policy framework and Employee Relations strategy. The team also provides advice and guidance on all people-related matters and ensures a consistent case management approach.

The team consists of experts in employee relations and policy. You'll be responsible, along with the ER Specialist, for delivering an ER service across the employee lifecycle, such as disciplinary, grievance, probation, performance, long-term sick leave, etc., ensuring that ER support and advice are delivered in line with policy, best practices, and legislative requirements to mitigate risk and escalation.

You will also manage low to medium-complex cases from commencement to case conclusion.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Lead on employee relations issues, ensuring that cases are well managed, handled swiftly and effectively and in line with organisational policy and legal requirements, including advising on risks and proposing mitigation options. Where necessary, seek support from the Employee Relations Specialist or other People team colleagues on highly contentious or complex cases.
- Provide expert advice to line managers and employees on employee relations issues, promoting best practices and compliance with employment law.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the Employee Relations team to review, develop, and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring they align with current legislation and business needs.

**Qualifications**:

- Significant HR experience and/or CIPD Level 5.
- Significant employee relations experience (such as advising on disciplinary/grievance/ill health absence cases).
- Proven ability to work and collaborate successfully as part of a team.
- Interacts independently and confidently.
- Ability to identify priorities and multi-task and work with mínimal support/supervision.
- Competent in the use of Excel/reporting from management systems.
- Ability to treat personal information with discretion.
- Accurate and appropriate note-taking/record keeping.
- Ability to lead coaching conversations effectively.

**Additional Information**

Applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women, are welcome. The Executive team, supported by the 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within the organisation. Best practices in recruitment and selection are reinforced, and approaches to remove barriers to success are evaluated.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £35,000.00-£35,520.00 per year

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Abingdon



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