Employee Relations Specialist

Combined Financial Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the coatings industry as an Employee Relations Specialist. In this role, you'll provide essential HR services, focusing on employee relations and compliance with employment law. You'll manage complex casework, collaborate with managers, and help foster a positive workplace culture. This position offers personal development opportunities and a competitive salary package, alongside excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR services focused on employee relations and case management.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Strong ability to coach line managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational HR services and support on employee relations.
• Oversee disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• Draft and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations

Complex case management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant HR certification

Strong knowledge of employment law

Job description

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Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY

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Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

You will provide a high quality day to day operational HR service to managers and employees across the AkzoNobel UK business. This will include supporting stakeholders with all aspects of employee relations as well as ensuring compliance with current employment law. You will oversee complex casework, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management, to foster a positive and productive workplace environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Coach managers to make good business decisions by advising on issues from disciplinary & grievance to performance management & health.
• Draft and implement HR policies & procedures.
• Enable managers to manage people processes more independently, by developing a suite of manager guides/supporting documentation.
• Support line managers to effectively manage, lead & develop their teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to proactively manage casework from initiation to resolution.
• Provide employee advice on workplace issues.
• Ensure effective communication & collaboration with Trade Unions.
• Recommend solutions to improve workplace culture & compliance.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience of delivering an HR service with a strong focus on employee relations & complex case management.
• Excellent working knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Ability to challenge & coach line managers.
• Ability to understand complex issues & suggest practical/creative solutions.
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Strong attention to detail & able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions would be an advantage.
  
  

What Do We Offer At AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
  
  

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason, we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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