Employee Relations Consultant

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Project People Full time
Job Overview

Position: Employee Relations Specialist

Contract Duration: 9 months

Location: Remote/Reading

We are seeking a skilled Employee Relations Specialist to deliver expert, strategic, and specialized employee relations guidance and mentorship to our management teams and stakeholders within the broader HR department and organization. This role is pivotal in achieving business goals and operational success.

The specialist's advice will ensure that employee experiences align with our organizational strategy, policies, standards, compliance, and legal obligations. A thorough understanding of the company's comprehensive HR policies and procedures is essential.

The Employee Relations Specialist will oversee a range of intricate and high-stakes cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, whistleblowing incidents, absenteeism, performance management, appeals, early conciliation, and Employment Tribunal claims. This role is also responsible for facilitating consultations for organizational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, TUPE processes, and modifications to terms and conditions. Additionally, the specialist will manage ER-related projects, policy revisions, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate individual and collective consultations for organizational change initiatives, including redundancies, TUPE, and alterations to terms and conditions.
  • Manage complex and high-risk cases involving disciplinary actions, grievances, absenteeism, performance issues, appeals, whistleblowing, early conciliation, settlement agreements, and Employment Tribunal matters.
  • Conduct risk assessments on ER-related issues and projects, providing clear and actionable options for business consideration.
  • Offer effective support, mentorship, and development opportunities for HR Advisors.
  • Utilize ER data (including Excel data manipulation) to identify trends and insights that address stakeholder needs, tell compelling stories, and pinpoint opportunities for proactive intervention.
  • Identify weaknesses in existing processes, systems, and procedures, collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, acting as their business partner while leveraging support teams to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Design and develop training programs to address identified needs, enhancing performance and meeting business objectives.

Qualifications:

  • CIPD Qualified or Part Qualified.
  • Extensive experience in Employee Relations, including managing complex/high-risk cases and leading consultations for organizational change initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • In-depth technical knowledge and skills to operate independently as a Subject Matter Expert in:
  • Guiding, coaching, and training managers on Employee Relations, negotiation, and compliance with policy and legal frameworks.
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing risks, utilizing excellent communication skills and technical guidance to present balanced, commercial, and fair solutions.
  • Applying an understanding of the business landscape and objectives to create commercial solutions while providing technical support when necessary, particularly in complex or sensitive situations.
  • Communicating and influencing effectively in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner with all organizational roles and external contacts.
  • Interpreting and identifying data trends, along with proactive horizon scanning.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact within our organization.

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