Er Advisor

**ER Advisor**:

- Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA- Division: Employee Relations and Cases UK- Job Type:
- Requisition Number: 45693- Department: HR- Job Function: Human Resources**Are you a knowledgeable Employee Relations (ER) Advisor with commercial experience? Do you enjoy working in a role where you can really make a difference in an organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you**

**The opportunity**:
We are looking for a professional and pro-active ER Advisor, to join our supportive and collaborative ER team to act as the critical first point of contact and advice for our Stakeholders.

You will provide timely support, and pragmatic guidance to Managers at all levels who are managing ER Case Management activities across National Grid in the UK. You’ll provide advice at all stages on a range of internal policies (Disciplinary, Grievance, Performance Improvement, Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment, Drugs & Alcohol and Sickness Absence) and be confident coaching managers and influencing colleagues to encourage change.

You will ensure that fair and robust Investigations are completed by the business in relation to Disciplinary and Grievance matters and that cases are progressed through to conclusion quickly adhering to Policy and ACAS principles.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to complex cases and develop your ER knowledge in a FTSE 100 company that champions personal development.

This role is based in our Warwick office and we have a hybrid working approach with circa 1- 2 days in the office per week.

**About you**:

- Proven recent experience of operating as an Advisor for Dispute related activity or within HR Operational role
- Experience and confidence in the provision of detailed advice on separate policies to a range of stakeholders at all levels on a timely basis
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills to manage difficult conversation and resolve conflict as well as focusing on positive behaviours and outcomes in a proactive manner to recommend solutions.
- Ability to manage high case workload and change direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Ideally you will be CIPD qualified (level 5) with recent ER experience

**What we can offer you**:
A salary of £37,100 - £39,295 per annum - dependent on experience.

Plus:

- Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
- A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year).
- Life Insurance - 10 x your basic salary.
- Flexible benefits (share incentive plan, private medical insurance, salary sacrifice car and technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving plus more)
- Generous family friendly policies and family care benefits
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional memberships subscriptions
- Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
- Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress

**Further information**:
The closing date for this vacancy is 06 August 2023.

**About us**:
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.