National Employee Relations Manager

National Employee Relations ManagerMidlands - Birmingham, Nottingham or surrounding areasPaying around £55k + Car + Bonus + Benefits

OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to oversee and enhance employee relations across the region. This role is pivotal in fostering a positive work environment, promoting early intervention, and facilitating informal resolutions when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance: Implement a consultative approach to employee relations, empowering managers to make informed, risk-assessed decisions while ensuring adherence to best practises.
• Legal Compliance: Oversee all HR practises to guarantee legal compliance.
• Policy Development: Continuously develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring they are up-to-date with legislation and resonate with our organisational values.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve conflicts informally, as necessary.
• Training: Collaborate with the Head of HR to deliver training to managers on employee relations practises and policy updates.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice on people policies and employment law to stakeholders, supporting meetings as required.
• Employee Handbook: Assist in the development and rollout of a digital employee handbook and induction process.
• Investigations: Ensure high-quality, consistent investigations and provide training in conjunction with the Head of HR.
• Union Relations: Manage the daily interactions between the organisation, Employee Voice Forums, and unions, fostering effective collaboration.
• Change Support: Advise HRBPs and ER advisers on legal and policy aspects related to change management projects.

Qualifications and SkillsEssential:

• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Proven experience in HR, particularly in managing complex employee relations casework.
• Trade Union experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification.
• Previous line management experience.
• Experience within a unionised manufacturing, transport, or engineering environment.

Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and influencing change. If you are proactive, skilled in employee relations, and looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation, we want to hear from you.

Join our client in making a difference in employee relations. Your expertise can help shape a positive workplace for all.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.