Employee Relations Manager Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
We are looking for an Employee Relations Manager to join our People Hub Team to provide expert Employee Relations (ER) case management support as well leading a team of ER Advisors. You will be responsible for providing support across the business on every aspect of ER, Employment Legislation and the application of best practice, ensuring the Advice Team provide the best possible customer service at all times. In addition to this you will lead, and co-ordinate change programmes through an ER lens, where there is a people impact in relation to business change, redundancy or their terms & conditions, for example.
The role will be based in Stockton on Tees, working Hybrid between the office and home. Some occasional travel will be required, to attend in-person meetings across the business.
We are a large and complex organisation so you can expect the role to be interesting and varied, it also means we can offer great training, development, and career progression opportunities along with a flexible benefits package which you can tailor to meet your needs.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right person, who is looking to take the next step in their career.
What you'll be doing:
- Understand and update HR policies in line with employment legislative requirements. Provide the business with detailed knowledge and application of best practice ER processes
- Make recommendations on the ER strategy, ensuring that the ER Agenda is continuously moved forward and that the approach taken promotes positive employee relations
- Manage the Employee Relations Team and give support on complex and/or high-risk ER cases to ensure appropriate resolution
- Ensure the on-going development and pro-active management of the ER Team, to facilitate the best possible levels of service and continuous improvement
- Manage the ET cases, and maintain the centralised record of employment tribunals and associated costs
- Manage ‘whistleblowing’ responses
- Complete and analyse ER metrics against KPI’s, present data and findings and ensure any relevant corrective action is taken or processes put in place
- Identify trends and patterns from Management Information and make appropriate recommendations
- Liaise with Solicitors, Head of IR, Senior Stakeholders etc as appropriate, to ensure services are provided to the required levels
- Lead and co-ordinate change programmes with a ‘people’ impact
- Monitor and measure customer service and satisfaction through relevant mediums; ensure pro-active resolution of any customer service issues
What you’ll bring:
- Experience of dealing with change management and redundancy programmes
- Experience managing and developing team members and providing support
- Experience managing complex and difficult cases ER cases
- Up-to-date knowledge of Employment Legislation and be able to advise the business
- Competent in the use of HR systems such as case management database, call logging systems, advanced Excel and Word, use of all Microsoft applications
- Ability to accurately analyse data and draw conclusions / make recommendations for improvement from findings
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organisation, excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing
- Experience of handling and attending Employment Tribunals
- Experience and evidence of delivering high levels of customer service
- A be a team player with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business network
- Ability to read and understand metrics, work with other teams to ensure the resolution of issues
It would be great if you had:
- Previous management experience within an Employee Relations team
- Qualified in level 5 or 7 CIPD
- Employment Law Degree or equivalent
- Previous experience in a shared service environment
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Stockton on Tees with occasional travel to other sites
Internal Recruiter: Caroline
Salary: £60,000
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
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Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.
Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions.
Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value.
We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!
