Job Description Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and providing expert guidance on employee relations?
We are looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join our team.
The role's primary focus will be on promoting a positive working relationships, resolving conflict and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, partnering with stakeholders to support within a defined geography.
This is a Hybrid role with 3 days based at our site in Heanor however travel across our UK sites will also be required due to business and team needs. To provide timely, practical and proactive employee relations support and advice to employees / Managers across the UK, including policy interpretation, conflict resolution and performance management.
Investigate and resolve employee complaints and grievances, ensuring consistently fair and impartial handling of cases.
Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee relations issues, gathering the relevant information as necessary.
Collaborate with managers / HRBP's to address performance related issues and develop appropriate corrective action plans Mediate and facilitate discussions between employees and management to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships Process absence management cases Ensure cases are resolved in a timely manner Collaborate with HR team Maintain the accuracy and up to date status of cases Offer advice and support around family friendly policies including maternity and paternity leave.
Support Managers with capability reviews Support on any management of ET's or ACAS conciliation claims Provide support with change management activities – ie.
Restructures Stay updated with employment laws and regulations, providing guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations documentation and records Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent collaboration skills incl.
the capacity to tell people what they need to hear Business acumen to connect data with business reality Adaptability to operate at all levels of the organisation Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Deep understanding of HR Policies and practice Ability to conduct thorough and objective investigations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills Strong organisational skills to manage multiple cases and prioritise work effectively.
Proven experience in Employee Relations, handling employee relations matters within a business.
In depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations and our own HR policies and procedures Understanding of conflict resolution methods and mediation skills Experience of using HRIS systems Additional Information What we offer you in return Excellent Career Opportunities Matched pension scheme Death in service Cycle to work scheme Retailer discount platform Staff discount And plenty more