Employee Relations Manager

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction Valued.
Recognised.
Rewarded.
A career you can feel good about.Are you ready to take your HR expertise to the next level in a dynamic healthcare environment?
Here at Sodexo Health and Care we are looking for a dedicated Employee Relations Manager to join our team on a 1-year fixed term contract based onsite at Manchester University Foundation Trust.
This is a great opportunity to play a key role providing effective, professional, and confidential employee relations support to the HR and wider management teams, all within an industry that really makes a difference.
At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on putting people at the heart of everything we do.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team environment where your skills and ideas are valued.
We offer opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of employees and the wider organization.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career with a global leader in quality-of-life services.
Join us in shaping the future of HR excellence at Sodexo.
Apply today to be part of a team where your contributions truly matter
What you'll do: Lead and manage the HR advisory team, ensuring seamless support across the employee lifecycle, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.Drive efficiency in sickness absence processes through regular reviews, audits, and compliance tracking.Support complex investigations, disciplinaries, and ill-health capability processes while drafting accurate outcome letters.Build strong relationships with local leadership, line managers, and employees to resolve grievances and implement proactive ER solutions.Deliver coaching and guidance to managers, enhancing their ability to handle ER cases effectively.Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and contribute to employee engagement projects.Oversee HR service delivery, ensuring efficiency and high standards across all areas, from case management to reporting and compliance.Provide key support for change management projects, including restructures and TUPE processes.
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description What you bring:Essential: Line management experience within a HR function desirable.Exposure to heavily unionised environments desirable.SAP HR experience desirable.HR generalist experience and good understanding of all aspects of HR management – employee relations, employee engagement and change management processes.Strong stakeholder management skills.Strong facilitation and coaching skills.Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality.Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule workload independently.Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent telephone manner.Competent in Microsoft Word and Outlook.Highly organised, detail-orientated and analytical.Maintains a professional conduct at all times.
What we offer:  You will be rewarded with a salary of £35,000pa - £37,000pa and access to a range of benefits, including employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary.
A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.
We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more
For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.
We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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