Head of Employer Relations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time
Job Title: Head of Employer Relations

We are seeking an experienced Head of Employer Relations to join our team in a time of change. This is an initial interim contract for 6-9 months based in Dorset.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of high-performing and responsive HR & ER professionals, providing direction, support, and engagement.
  • Develop and implement strategies to foster constructive partnerships with recognised Trade Unions and employee representatives.
  • Provide leadership on complex organisational change initiatives.
  • Offer expert advice to leadership teams and ER/HR teams on Employment Relations and associated risk management matters.
  • Oversee the team's portfolio of ER casework, including matters related to conduct, performance, absence management, and change and restructuring initiatives.
  • Be a role model and subject-matter expert on all ER and people management matters and a point of escalation when required.
  • Horizon scan and ensure that policies and processes are forward-thinking, fair, transparent, inclusive, and foster a positive working environment and staff experience.
Requirements:
  • Chartered MCIPD, CIPD Level 7
  • Substantial proven experience of leading an Employment Relations or generalist HR team within a complex unionised organisation
  • Substantial experience of successfully working in partnership and negotiating with Trade Unions and employee representatives
  • Experienced navigating organisations and teams through change.
  • Experienced in complex employer relations and change management
What We Offer:
  • 6-9 months contract working via Hays on a temporary contract basis
  • 37 hours per week
  • Minimum 3-4 days per week on site in Dorset


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