Employee Relations Specialist

CharityJob; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

4-month fixed-term contract

Job summary

British Heart Foundation is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to act as the escalation point from our People Operations team, delivering expert ER advice on policies and processes, and pro-actively guiding managers on best practice across a range of ER casework.

You will own your casework from start to finish, manage complex scenarios including dismissals and discrimination, apply ACAS Code of Practice and Equality Act principles, and work in a high-volume environment to reach fair,

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong ER knowledge required.
• Solid understanding of employment law and ACAS Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER advice on policies and processes to managers.
• Own ER casework from initiation to resolution, including risk assessment and escalation as needed.

Skills

ER knowledge

CIPD Level 5

Employment law

ACAS Code of Practise

Equality Act knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

• As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll be the escalation point from our People Operations team and will apply your specialist employee relations knowledge and expertise to provide professional and pragmatic employee relations advice on a range of employee relations (ER) issues, policies and processes.
  You’ll pro-actively engage with managers to offer best practice advice on a range of ER case work, spotting and assessing the risks and advising managers on how to mitigate or find resolutions to those risks which are in the best interest for British Heart Foundation (BHF).
  You’ll take ownership of your own case work from beginning to end and responsibility for the advisory solutions ensuring best practice timescales are adhered to. You will also ensure any risks or concerns are flagged.

  About you

  With a CIPD Level 5 minimum qualification, or equivalent, you'll have extensive HR knowledge and understanding around best practice. You'll also have an up-to-date ER and Employment law knowledge, and understand ACAS Code of Practise and be knowledgeable on the Equality Act.

  You’ll have substantial experience managing complex casework, including dismissals and discrimination. You are able to weigh up complex evidence and reach sound conclusions that are fair and reasonable while protecting the business. You have the proven experience of navigating legal complexities and negotiating successful resolutions swiftly.
  Ideally, you will have ER specialist experience confidently managing a high volume of cases in a large organisation. Additionally, experience of tribunal case preparation, restructuring, redundancy, and TUPE would be highly advantageous.
  To succeed in the role you will:

  • be a highly effective team player
  • have excellent communication skills
  • be able to build trust and rapport quickly
  • have strong time management skills
  • be resilient and work well under pressure to multiple and conflicting deadlines.

  We’re looking for someone with a passion for all things employee relations who will be an ambassador for the People Relations team. Willing to challenge and influence managers, you’ll encourage them to be the decision makers as well as positively challenge the status quo on process, policy and procedure.

  Working arrangements

  Please note this is a 4-month fixed term contract.
  This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and one day per week, on average, in our London office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
  Due to the length of the contract we are looking to get someone in post as soon as possible.

  Belonging at BHF

  We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real differencetogether.
  To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
  Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

  Benefits and development

  At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.
  To find out moreabout our benefitsyou can download the Benefits documentat the bottom of this pageorcheck out our Benefits and Development pages.
  Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

  Interview process

  Interviews are due to take place shortly after the role closes.