Employee Relations Specialist

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-service company in the UK seeks a People Advisor to provide HR support to Operational Managers. The role involves managing HR casework, advising on policies, and delivering training to line managers. Candidates should have experience in HR within large organizations, knowledge of employment legislation, and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

Annual leave purchase scheme

High street discount scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with HR casework in a large, busy organisation.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support, advise, coach and deliver a range of HR casework.
• Manage safeguarding investigations and advise on policies.
• Coach line managers and proactively manage absence cases.

Skills

HR casework management

Coaching and advising

Effective communication

Knowledge of employment legislation

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD qualified to level 5 or above

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, with offices in Nottingham, is one of the UKs largest multi service businesses, recently winning multiple awards for their fantastic work across multiple sectors.

This is a key role providing People Advisory support across the group, working with and supporting Operational Managers based across the UK. If you have a passion for delivering excellent service, love problem solving and want to work in a fast-paced People Team then get in touch today.

Benefits on offer include : 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working , company sick pay, annual leave purchase scheme, high street discount scheme, career development and support for qualifications and much more.

Main Activities and Responsibilities :

• Support, advise, coach and deliver a range of HR casework including disciplinary, performance, TUPE, reorganisation, redundancy and absence management up to and including dismissal and appeals.
• Manage the safeguarding investigation process and attend Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) strategy meetings where required
• Provide advice to managers and colleagues regarding policies and processes according to multiple terms and conditions across the group.
• Coach line managers based across the UK on employee relation matters, liaising with trade unions when required
• Proactively manage absence cases with line managers to drive a reduction in absence percentage.
• Provide procedural and policy advice and information to all colleagues and line managers
• Work closely with our People Business Partners to drive excellence in People Processes
• Attend formal meetings where necessary and provide any necessary letters and documentation as required.
• Provide People Team updates, insights and data for monthly Operational Managers meetings
• Identify training needs and to deliver training sessions to line managers on HR casework
• Continuously review and amend People Team policies and procedures in line with legislative change, best practice and company changes
• Manage the HR systems, ensuring they are up to date with company changes and to produce statistics from the information available.

The People Advisor will have :

• Experience of dealing with a wide range of HR casework at this level in a large, busy organisation
• Experience using HR systems as well as Microsoft Office
• A passionate Human resources professional
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and best practice in HR
• Ability to understand and interpret policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external people at different levels
• Ability to deal effectively with queries from external and internal sources at different levels
• Excellent written and verbal skills, along with having a sensitive and professional manner
• Highly organised and the ability to prioritise workload
• CIPD qualified to level 5 or above ideally