Employee Relations Specialist

4 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Co. Full time
Join Our Team as a Lead Employee Relations Specialist

Howdens Joinery Co. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Employee Relations Specialist to join our Employee Relations team based in Croxley, Hertfordshire. As a key member of our HR team, you will play a critical role in advancing our HR and ER capabilities, partnering closely with our HR Business Partners and business leaders to drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of ER Specialists, providing guidance and support on complex and high-risk cases.
  • Develop the capabilities and individual performance of the team, encouraging continual learning through coaching and mentoring.
  • Improve ER capability amongst managers and HR Business Partners through training, coaching, and development of tools and processes.
  • Contribute to the design and planning of employee relation programmes, policies, and supporting communication and implementation.
  • Collaborate with wider HR teams and our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion working groups on initiatives.
  • Build and maintain familiarity with HR Legislation and Howdens HR policies and procedures, facilitating policy and process reviews collaboratively.
  • Utilise ER data to inform decision making and identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in an HR or Employee Relations role with a strong understanding of the full employee life cycle.
  • Exceptional people management experience, with the ability to inspire, lead, and prioritise effectively within your team.
  • Strong stakeholder management abilities, building trusted relationships across the business.
  • In-depth knowledge of employment law and its application in a business context, enabling you to support managers and advise on risk.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and company bonus
  • Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Staff Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Howdens Joinery Co. is a leading trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. As a member of our team, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace. We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.



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