Employee Relations and Diversity Manager

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time
Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Employee Relations Manager to join our team at Workingmums. As a key member of our HR function, you will be responsible for leading the HR consultancy services to the business, including a team of ER specialists.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate and manage discussions with Trade Unions (TUs) as required, and build relationships with local TU representatives.
  • Advise, guide, support and coach managers with all matters relating to employee relations.
  • Regularly review individual and team performance to identify and resolve issues and drive improvements in line with expectations.
  • Be the expert and escalation point for your area of specialism for the HR function.
  • Provide expert support to the Heads of HR and HR Operations Team.
  • Anticipate legal updates, ensure they are interpreted for our business and take action to maintain the service.
  • Support and train colleagues to manage and maintain HR policy in the specialist area.
  • Support business and HR projects as the dedicated lead for HR policy ensuring provision of creative and specialist advice and guidance.
  • Ensure HR related documentation (hard copy and electronic) is appropriately handled, managed and retained in compliance with data privacy regulations, including the archiving process.
Requirements:
  • Higher education in a Human Resources related area.
  • Experience of trade union negotiation and consultation and management of external suppliers.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage others.
  • Expert coaching skills and the ability to inspire trust and confidence in others.
  • Analytical skills and thinking - comfortable with the use and interpretation of data from a variety of sources.
  • Project management experience gained in a HR environment.
What We Offer:
  • 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
  • Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know on your application form.



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