Employee Relations Specialist

Adecco; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Employee Relations Specialist, where your expertise in employee relations and EMEA employment law will be valued. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work. You'll play a crucial role in providing guidance to employees and managers, collaborating with HR partners, and enhancing the employee experience. With a focus on innovation and integrity, this temporary position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you're passionate about making a difference in employee relations, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven employee relations experience with knowledge of EMEA employment law.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on company policies and employee relations.
• Collaborate with HRBPs on case management across EMEA.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends for improvement.

Skills

Employee Relations

EMEA Employment Law Knowledge

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Shoreditch, London (hybrid working 1-2 days a week in the office)

Days/Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm

Start Date: End of July 2025

Pay: 25.50 - 30.50 per hour

Duration: Temporary (12 months)

Join a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software, where innovation and integrity drive our mission!

Responsibilities:

• Frontline Support: Provide guidance for employees and managers on company policies, employee relations, and annual programmes.
• Legal Advisory: Answer EMEA employment law queries via ticketing and live support.
• HR Partnership: Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on ER and case management across the EMEA region.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with centres of Excellence to enhance the employee experience.
• Works Councils Representative: Act as the HR representative for Works Councils in France and Germany.
• Exit Interviews: Conduct interviews for leavers, identifying trends for improvement and feedback.

Employee Relations and Case Management:

• Provide expert advice on performance management, conflict resolution, and policy compliance.
• Resolve employee concerns regarding terminations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Advise HRBPs on employee case management, ensuring adherence to EMEA labour laws.
• Collaborate with legal teams for performance management and restructuring processes.

HR Excellence:

• Lead global or EMEA projects that drive improvement and enhance our people promise.
• Promote self-service options for employees and managers, allowing HR to focus on strategic tasks.
• Regularly review and update Tier 0 content to ensure relevance.
• Identify opportunities for HR process improvement and automation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Assist with payroll queries and processing to ensure timely and accurate operations.

Qualities We Admire:

• Passion for technology and core values: Velocity, Integrity, Innovation, Outstanding People, and Customer First.
• Proven employee relations experience, with knowledge of the EMEA employment law landscape.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong logical thinker and ethical decision-maker, handling confidential issues with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple demands calmly under pressure.
• Customer service-focused, dedicated to meeting internal and external client needs.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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