Job DescriptionThe purpose of this role is to provide first line ER advice to our colleagues and assist line managers in understanding, and optimising our processes, policies and procedures and supporting them through the process. This role will be on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.You will be required to form trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders across the group.Responsibilities:

Support the business in all first line employee relations matters in line with HR policies and procedures
Consistently delivering a professional and proactive approach, enabling managers to achieve their objectives, through coaching, and the provision of ER advice that is prompt, persuasive, effective, and evaluates risk, such as discrimination, unfair dismissal etc. This will include areas such as Performance Management and Long-Term Sickness.
Be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with change.
Prioritise and plan how to resolve each case that is assigned to you in a timely manner
Coach and develop line manager autonomy, by supporting them through our processes, policies and procedures.
Providing training to the wider People Team and the Business, being a role model and offering support and guidance where appropriate.
Work with the wider People Management team on People Projects as required
Develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with the Employee Relations Specialist Team in referring and resolving employee relations cases in a seamless way
To be seen as an expert in understanding People policy
Take ownership of the flexible working process including making changes on the system
Developing brilliant relationships within the business
Continually develop your own understanding of employment legislation
Work closely with the ER Advisory Manager to build knowledge and share best practice within the ER Advisory team and beyond
Note take for disciplinaries, grievances, welfare meetings etc
Assist the ER Advisory Manager to gather value adding data

Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00481

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