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Are you an expert in end-to-end ER cases? Do you have experience with ER cases for a large volume of contingent workers? Do you love Employee Relations? We have the job for you!!
Job Title: Employee Relations Lead (Interim)
Location: London with home/office hybrid opportunity
Contract Details: Temporary (potentially to become permanent!)
Salary: £215-£250/day depending on experience
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading organisation in the social research industry. They are committed to creating a positive and productive work environment for their employees. With a strong focus on employee relations, they strive to ensure fairness, compliance, and an inclusive culture.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities:
As an Employee Relations Lead, you will play a crucial role in providing professional advice and guidance on a range of employee relations issues. You will support the day-to-day operational management of these issues across the organisation, collaborating with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all complex ER casework, including employment tribunals and queries related to sickness absence, disciplinary issues, grievances, bullying, harassment, and capability
- Providing clear and effective advice to managers and leaders on employee relations processes, while considering legal, financial, and reputational risks
- Developing and implementing alternative dispute resolution approaches to prevent the escalation of disputes
- Collaborating with wider teams and groups to enhance the workplace experience for workers and employees
- Identifying trends, improvements, and implementing appropriate reporting mechanisms for employee relations cases
- Engaging with stakeholders to address concerns, develop project plans, and ensure effective communication
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- CIPD qualified with evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience with ER case work for zero hour contract workers, casual work staff and/or contingent workforce
- Substantial experience in employee relations, coupled with strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures
- Understanding of worker status, terms and conditions, and experience in a unionised environment
- In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and ability to apply it in practise
- Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
- Problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage key stakeholders
- Ability to conduct investigations objectively, gather relevant facts/perspectives, and recommend appropriate actions
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines and high workloads
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity and complexity
- Empathy, resilience, and adaptability
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Experience in mediation and facilitation techniques
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practises
- Understanding of HR systems and technologies
Technologies:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with HR management systems
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