Employee Relations Specialist
3 weeks ago
At Forvis Mazars, we prioritize your professional growth, offering tailored career trajectories that align with your aspirations, adapt to your evolving needs, and help you realize your full potential. Our collaboration with a diverse array of esteemed clients across various sectors and regions provides a continuous opportunity for skill enhancement and lifelong learning.
Team Overview
Our Business Services division is a dynamic group of innovative, strategic thinkers dedicated to empowering business success. The collective efforts of the People & Culture, Marketing & Communications, IT, Operations, Finance, and Quality & Risk Management teams are focused on equipping Forvis Mazars with the essential tools, technologies, strategies, and services necessary to deliver outstanding client service and ensure the sustainability of our expanding operations.
Role Responsibilities
- Facilitating the execution of the Employee Relations (ER) strategy in a fair, unbiased, and consistent manner to foster a proactive and effective ER culture. Collaborating closely with the ER Manager and People & Culture Advisory team to address ER casework and inquiries, employing risk assessment and foresight to preemptively identify potential challenges and implement preventative strategies.
- Serving as the primary resource for HR policy and ER advisory inquiries, promoting early resolution of ER challenges.
- Building robust relationships with key stakeholders to advance the ER agenda while enhancing management's understanding of essential ER and policy standards.
- Effectively managing all types of ER cases, balancing employee wellbeing with business needs to determine the most appropriate course of action.
- Providing current UK Employment Law guidance to managers and partners, thereby minimizing legal risks to the organization.
- Equipping team members with comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law practices as relevant.
- Taking a leading role alongside HR Business Partners in consultation and restructuring initiatives, advising on redundancy processes, consultation meetings, and ensuring that affected employees are informed of their rights and entitlements during at-risk situations.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports on HR/ER activities, identifying areas of concern, and collaborating with the relevant People & Culture team member to implement corrective measures.
- Proactively enhancing the management capabilities of line managers through the design and delivery of HR management training sessions.
- Participating in the review and revision of HR policies, guidelines, and documentation as required.
Candidate Profile
- Experience in change management, including reorganizations, restructuring, acquisitions, and TUPE within a multi-site environment.
- Proven track record in managing complex ER issues across various levels and sectors.
- In-depth knowledge of employment law, supported by academic qualifications, extensive experience, and a commitment to ongoing personal development.
- Strong relationship management capabilities, with negotiation and influencing skills to effectively handle challenging individuals and achieve constructive outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, with proficiency in report writing and presentations, strong analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to convey the advantages of effective ER in a manner that translates into tangible business outcomes.
- Interest in technology, creativity, and innovation, with experience in data analytics and the ability to derive insights from systems and tools.
- A strong communicator and influencer who takes the time to understand the needs of key stakeholders and clients, taking appropriate actions to support the strategic objectives of the organization.
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars is a prominent global professional services network, operating under a unified brand worldwide, comprising two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership active in over 100 countries and territories.
Both member firms are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled client experience, providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services globally. Our strategic vision aims to advance our clients, people, industries, and communities. Through our extensive reach and expertise, we assist organizations in addressing emerging sustainability challenges in the global marketplace, including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts, and cultural considerations.
We are a diverse, multicultural, and multi-generational team that fosters a strong sense of connection and belonging. This environment encourages you to take charge of your career, engage actively, believe in your capabilities, and implement your ideas.
At Forvis Mazars, we empower our workforce and celebrate individuality. We thrive on collaboration and agility, embracing bold foresight while granting individuals the freedom to contribute personally to our collective mission. We support one another in delivering quality, driving change, and fostering a deeper understanding to create an impact that enables everyone to achieve their full potential.
Inclusivity is fundamental to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we strive to ensure that everyone, throughout the recruitment process and beyond, is fully supported in being their authentic selves.
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