Employee Relations Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Services and Specialist Staffing provider is seeking an ER Specialist in Lincoln. The role will focus on providing effective HR advisory and support to various stakeholders while managing Employee Relations cases. Ideal candidates will possess extensive HR advisory experience, particularly in employee relations and employment law.

Qualifications

• Strong HR advisory background focusing on Employee Relations and employment law.
• Experience managing Employee Relations cases from start to finish.
• Knowledgeable in employment legislation and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on Employee Relations matters ensuring compliance.
• Handle Employee Relations cases ensuring timely responses.
• Build relationships to promote good employee relations practices.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Judgment

Decision-making

Influencing

Job description

ER Specialist (You must have extensive employee relations experience)

Location: Lincoln, UK

Salary: 40K

Our client, a global Managed Services and Specialist Staffing provider, is looking for an ER Partner to join their growing team. The role involves providing customer-focused, responsive, accurate, and pragmatic HR advice and support to managers, employees, and flexible workers in line with company policies, internal procedures, and legal requirements.

About the Business

• Acts as an "ambassador" of the Group, working in line with company culture and values.
• Understands the company brands and their unique offerings.
• Delivers a first-class advisory service on employment and employee relations matters.
• Provides positive customer experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Advice and Guidance:

• Advise managers on Employee Relations matters, including disciplinaries, performance management, grievances, absence, TUPE, redundancy, and ACAS, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Manage cases effectively for both permanent and temporary staff.
• Develop relationships to promote good employee relations practices.
• Support on client calls and HR queries, referring to colleagues when necessary.
• Maintain and develop policies and guidelines.
• Liaise with Payroll and HR Admin teams as needed.

Case Management:

• Handle Employee Relations cases, ensuring timely responses aligned with legal and company standards.
• Draft and review related documentation.
• Manage ACAS early conciliation cases, including COT3 agreements.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals for sickness cases.
• Manage the query system efficiently.

Technology and HR Systems:

• Ensure accurate data entry and report generation.
• Record all cases on the case management log.
• Maintain policies on HR systems and ensure GDPR compliance.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, HR Business Partners, and colleagues.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners to provide timely Employee Relations support.

Change Management:

• Support organizational change initiatives as a change agent.
• Guide managers through change processes, highlighting solutions and challenges.
• Stay updated on employment legislation and HR best practices.

Projects:

• Contribute to departmental objectives and review Employee Relations materials regularly.

Experience and Skills

• Strong HR advisory background with emphasis on Employee Relations and employment law.
• Proven experience managing Employee Relations cases from start to finish.
• Knowledgeable in employment legislation and GDPR.
• Familiar with HR systems and data management.
• Excellent organizational, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in corporate or professional services sectors.
• Understanding of TUPE processes and redundancy/restructuring management.