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Employee Relations Specialist

SF Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Employee Relations Specialist position is a 6-month fixed-term contract located in North Leicestershire, offering a salary ranging from £34,866 to £45,163.
  • The role requires proven HR experience, particularly in employee relations, within a large organization, along with a CIPD Level 5 qualification.
  • Key responsibilities include managing employee relations cases, coaching managers, leading organizational restructures, and developing HR policies and training initiatives.
  • The position emphasizes building strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
  • Benefits include up to 44 days of annual leave, flexible hybrid working arrangements, a generous pension scheme, and various wellbeing and professional development opportunities.

Employee Relations Specialist (6-Month FTC)Location: North LeicestershireContract: 6-Month Fixed Term ContractSalary: £34,866 to £45,163Hybrid Working

About the Role:SF Recruitment, in partnership with a leading education organisation, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. As a key member of the HR team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, strategically driven HR partnership. You will oversee all employee relations casework, coach and support managers, and lead initiatives around restructures, training, and procedural development with a commitment to creating an inclusive and progressive employment experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management: Manage end-to-end employee relations cases, providing comprehensive support within designated areas and assisting other areas to strengthen team effectiveness.Investigations: Lead and conduct investigations, develop tailored strategies, perform risk assessments, support report development, and coordinate with stakeholders for case progression.Manager Coaching: Coach and guide managers through complex HR issues, including ER cases, to improve management skills and efficiency.Organisational Restructures: Lead and manage restructures within assigned areas, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.Data Utilisation: Leverage workforce data to support the Senior HR Business Partner in delivering a data-driven HR strategy.Policy & Procedure Development: Use insights from case data to help create, review, and improve HR policies and procedures.Training Development: Design and deliver training initiatives to strengthen managerial capabilities in handling HR matters.Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with managers, unions, and other stakeholders to support effective employee relations and dispute resolution.Wellbeing Support: Promote and support wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with specialist teams under the guidance of the Senior HR Business Partner.Case Documentation: Ensure accurate record-keeping on the Case Work Tracker and regularly review case progress and risk levels.EDI Focus: Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of case management and organisational activities.Collaboration: Work closely with other HR teams to deliver seamless and high-quality service to stakeholders.Confidentiality & Compliance: Uphold confidentiality in all people matters, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant policies.Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of HR.Key Qualifications:

Proven HR experience, particularly in employee relations, within a large prganisation.CIPD Level 5 qualification (Essential)Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organisation.Benefits:

Up to 44 days of annual leave.Flexible hybrid working arrangements.Generous pension scheme.A wide range of wellbeing and professional development benefits tailored to support your growth.

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