Employee Relations Specialist

AXA UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Relations Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful projects that prioritize employee wellbeing. You will manage a range of formal and informal ER processes, including disciplinary investigations, grievance handling, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and flexibility, and contribute to a resilient future for the organization and its employees.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working options

Pension plan with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and ACAS codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
• Advise on ER implications of complex organizational changes.
• Participate in People projects to support the function.

Skills

Business Management

Collaboration Tools

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Employee Engagement

Employee Relations Investigations

Human Resources (HR)

Labor and Employment Law

Negotiation

Performance Management (PM)

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Education

CIPD Qualification

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Employment Relations Specialist

Leeds or London

12-month FTC

We are excited to share that we have a vacancy for an ER Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide support for Employee Relations (ER) projects and initiatives within the ER team, and to assist with overflow workplace relations support as needed.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for employment relations and looking to join an organisation that has employee wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. This role can be based in either Leeds or London.

Your new role

• Managing a range of formal and informal ER processes including:

• Disciplinary investigations and hearings

• Grievance investigations and hearings

• Restructuring and redundancies

• Performance Management

• Absence management and support

• Ensure a consistent and efficient application of policy / process

• Advise managers and People colleagues on the ER implications of complex organisational change proposals

• Be an active ER partner to the business by understanding and addressing ER issues within specific assigned business areas

• Participate in People projects to support the function

About you

• Experienced in ER and managing and resolving complex ER issues spanning as a minimum disciplinaries, grievances and redundancies

• Strong relationship management skills – ability to develop and maintain relationships with key members of the business

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good working knowledge of employment legislation, ACAS codes of practice and case law

• Able to manage competing priorities

• Previous experience in working in a professional services company

• Professionally qualified (CIPD or equivalent)

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”.It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit ourcareers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

• Flexible working -balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

• Short term remote work abroad -you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

• Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.

• Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at ourCareers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

What next?If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations Investigations, Human Resources (HR), Intentional collaboration, Labor and Employment Law, Managing performance, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.