Employee Relations Case Manager

Royal Mail Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Reading is seeking an Employee Relations Case Manager to manage appeals and support compliance with HR policies. This role offers a competitive salary, 10% annual bonus, and a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied case load. Join a team committed to fostering a positive work environment and employee engagement.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Supportive sick pay scheme

24/7 access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of standard HR policies, procedures, and associated employment law.
• Self-motivating and comfortable operating remotely.
• Ability to manage a varied case load to specific performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage full appeal hearings for dismissals.
• Represent RMG in the defence of Early Conciliation & Employment Tribunal claims.
• Communicate outcomes to employees and key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Dispute resolution

Planning and organisation

Analysis and judgement

Education

CIPD Level 5/employment law qualification

Job description

Job reference 327100
Employee Relations Case Manager
Competitive salary plus 10% annual bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
Permanent, Term time

Location: Reading (flexible) - hybrid working with 2 days per week in-office and travel when required.

Through creativity and collaboration our HR services team plays a pivotal role in driving employee engagement, organisational success, and fostering a positive work environment. Within our extensive division there are countless projects and initiatives that advance your career and personal growth. Join a team nominated for CIPD HR team of the year as we thrive to deliver for the nation and be a force for good.

About the role

• Manage full appeal hearings for dismissals, conduct appeals and investigating allegations made by employees under the Raising Concerns policy (including protected characteristic concerns), Employee Confidential Disclosures (ECDs - Whistleblowing), and CEO/Executive Committee-level complaints. Consistently mitigate cost and reputational damage to the business through a systematic approach to casework that prioritises thoroughness and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent RMG in the defence of Early Conciliation & Employment Tribunal claims, working with External Legal Service Providers, including decision making and authority to settle claims on behalf of the business at Judicial Mediation during preliminary discussions in line with our ways of working.
• Represent RMG as panel member for National Appeals Panel (NAP) cases for union representatives.
• Communicate outcomes to employees, their representatives and decision managers at all levels by engaging with key stakeholders on the progress of complex and sensitive casework and Employment Tribunal cases, whilst managing conflicting pressures.
• Improve line manager capability through identification of development needs and provision of feedback on an individual basis and sharing learning from cases overall with key stakeholders. Support and lead on improvement measures resulting from case feedback and outcomes.
• Act on identified trends by supporting and carrying out pre-emptive and remedial work such as targeted training or listening sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date systems and comprehensive case files through accurate case notes to ensure transparency and accountability throughout case progression and deliver service excellence.

About you

• Thorough understanding of standard HR policies, procedures, and associated employment law.
• Familiarity with a complex operational business, with functional standards and ways of working.
• CIPD Level 5/employment law qualification desirable.
• Self-motivating and comfortable operating remotely with support of regional team
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Effective analysis, judgement and decision making.
• Ability to manage a varied case load to specific performance targets.
• Problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge key stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.

Extra Benefits

Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
Supportive and generous company sick pay
Your Wellbeing -you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It's free, and it's for everyone.
*Available only to perm employees

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face/virtual interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions.

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail.We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we'll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

We understand that candidates may not meet all the criteria for the role. If your experience is different, but you have relevant skills we'd love to hear from you.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: Sunday 10th August. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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