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Employee Relation's Specialist

New Ventures Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An opportunity exists for an Employee Relations Specialist / HR Case Manager based in the West Country, covering the South West of England.
  • The role requires an experienced HR professional with a proven track record in managing complex HR cases and a comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law.
  • Candidates should ideally be CIPD qualified (Level 7) and possess strong communication and analytical skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, including a company car.
  • Applicants should have prior experience in a similar role and be able to work flexibly and autonomously.

Are you an Experienced HR Professional with excellent knowledge and experience in Case Management, living in the West Country?   We have an opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist / HR Case Manager to work in a Field-based / Remote role covering the South West of England. 

 PURPOSE OF ROLE

  • Support and guide managers on complex matters, such as capability, serious conduct, employee relations,  suspensions, and investigation management. This includes reviewing investigation reports and complex letters or communications.
  • Be an expert in your field and be able to provide a professional, proactive, telephone and written HR advisory service to managers at all levels across the business.
  • Be a point of contact providing active support to managers in the day-to-day case management of serious/complex employment issues while at all times considering the commercial constraints of the business and the legal framework

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/TASKS

  • Responsible for managing a portfolio of HR cases, scheduling and prioritising activities based on the needs of each case and applicable deadlines or timescales
  • Be a support mechanism within the wider HR team; Liaise and develop effective working relationships with wider stakeholders
  • Provide over-the-phone and face-to-face support to Managers or act as HR lead on complex people matters, including hearings and appeals within nationwide locations
  • Review and prepare letters/ documents in readiness for and after formal hearings and provide feedback to Managers where required
  • Record cases accurately on the Case Management System and that cases are managed pro-actively and driven through to conclusion and ensure personnel database reflects accurately
  • Take every opportunity to coach managers in aspects of people management including communication, robust decision-making, fairness, consistency, and application
  • Ensure good employment practice through the provision of clear advice and guidance in line with Iceland’s HR policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Adopt a pragmatic approach in offering solutions to managers, while recognising legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Work autonomously whilst using your initiative, on delegated work areas and where appropriate seek advice from senior colleagues when required

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

  • Proven track record of managing a range of complex HR cases
  • Demonstrable, comprehensive up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment law and legislation and its implications for employers
  • Confident communication with people at all levels, with a style that is clear, engaging, coaching, and collaborative whilst at times of challenge can hold your own
  • Demonstrate strong partnership working with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ideally, CIPD qualified (Level 7)
  • Experience in applying a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing HR risk-based solutions to difficult issues that arise within challenging situations
  • Ability to work flexibly in an agile way to meet deadlines and respond positively and constructively to feedback
  • Can evidence-building capability within a coaching framework
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK Driving licence (field-based roles)

      Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Company car

New Ventures Recruitment Ltd, is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy

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