A large independent service company are looking for a senior employee relations specialist to join their growing HR team. This role will report in to the Head of HR and lead a team of 4 advisors and administrators. The purpose of this role will be:
- Be responsible for providing an operationally focused HR service by providing advice, support and managing employee relations cases.
- Work closely with the senior leadership team to deliver the business strategy.
- Be pro-active in resolving challenging situations whilst driving best fit and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies, and employment legislation.
- To work closely with Key stakeholders across the business and advise them on current legislation, help identify risk and offer solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Employee Relations
- Team Management
- HR Advice
- Reporting
- Compliance
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience of providing a range of specialist ER support including performance management and case management.
- Strong experience in leading TUPE, consultations, ACAS claims, Employment Tribunals, dealing with Trade Unions
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and procedures.
- Experience of managing and developing a team.
- Proven experience of developing and streamlining processes & identifying areas for process improvement.
- CIPD qualification or working towards.
Skills and attributes
- Ability to motivate self and contribute to the development of an effective team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in HR Systems, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced, and pressurised environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to cope well under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight time frames.
This role is full time and fully office based, They are based in modern offices with parking on site, in a central location with local amenities.