Employee Relations Advisor

Matchtech; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Scotstoun, Glasgow, is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month contract. The role is hybrid, combining on-site presence in Scotstoun with remote work options, and supports managers and stakeholders with compliant ER guidance.

The role involves handling a large portfolio of ER cases, providing strategic advice, and aligning with business HR priorities. Strong knowledge of employment law and ACAS is essential, with emphasis on risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of Employee Relations and Case Management practices is essential.
• Knowledge of Acas Code of Practice and current employment law is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage risk appropriately.
• Experience working with Trade Unions and Employee Representatives.
• Data analysis to create actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and persuasive communication.
• Digital acumen with progression of case management technology.
• Ability to influence decisions with pragmatic, legally sound recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of ER cases with extensive technical knowledge.
• Ensure cases are managed in line with BAE policies and legal framework.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert to assess legal implications and reputational impact.
• Coach managers to improve competency in ER issues and ensure compliance.
• Manage and prioritise own workload.
• Seek guidance from Team Manager, Burges Salmon or Labour Law.
• Influence and guide decisions with clear, pragmatic recommendations.
• Maintain detailed case records to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Develop networks and CPD to stay updated on legislation and case law.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in technology solutions, policy and process.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Legal knowledge

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Employee Relations Advisor - 12 month contract - Scotstoun, Glasgow (hybrid) - £28.15 ph UMB or £21.03 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

• Ensuring the provision of a comprehensive and compliant employee relations advisory service, providing strategic and legally sound advice, guidance and support to managers of all levels, and business stakeholders.
• Managing a large portfolio of ER cases, including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances of various complexity and risk.

• Acting as trusted adviser to local business HR and leadership.

• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Business HR, CoE, Labour Law, Trade Union, Ethics and Security.

• Contributing to the development of and understanding the strategic HR initiatives of the relevant organisation. Working within the wider HR model to provide guidance and to design and embed new solutions.
• Facilitating identification of opportunities for increased efficiency and synergy across the organisation through enterprise-wide knowledge sharing.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

• Using extensive technical knowledge and expertise to lead the resolution of ER cases
• Ensure cases are managed in accordance with BAE policies and legal framework whilst also considering the commercial needs of the respective business
• Act as Subject Matter Expert to assess and mitigate risk, providing advice and guidance on potential legal implications and/or reputational impact
• Coaching and development of managers across the organisation enabling them to increase their competency in dealing with Employee Relations issues, ensuring appropriate compliance and consistency
• Responsible for management and prioritisation of own workload.

• Seeking advice from Team Manager, Burges Salmon or Labour Law in accordance with Ways of Working Principles
• Influence and guide decision making by presenting clear, pragmatic, and legally sound recommendations while being sensitive to the commercial and operational impact of any decisions
• Maintain accurate and detailed case records in accordance with internal Data Quality Principles to ensure effective compliance and risk management
• Proactively escape identified risk to relevant senior stakeholders
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks and participate in CPD to remain knowledgeable of current industry activities, emerging trends, updates to legislation and case law
• Proactively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, including developments in technology solutions, policy & process.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Experience of Employee Relations and Case Management practices is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Acas Code of Practice, current employment law legislation and up to date case law is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously yet escape risk appropriately
• Experience of working alongside Trade Unions and Employee Representative Groups.
• Competent in data analysis to create actionable insights
• Excellent stakeholder management, and ability to communicate persuasively, at all levels
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• Digital acumen with proficiency in progressing case management technology
• Ability to use a range of consultancy skills to achieve the best outcome for the colleague and business

Security Requirements: BPSS

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.