Employee Relations Specialist - FTC

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance and support in managing complex HR issues. This role involves advising managers on employee relations strategies, handling high-risk cases, and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and a CIPD qualification, enabling them to drive business objectives through effective employee relations practices. Join a dynamic team to enhance workplace culture and improve operational outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR-related experience in Employee Relations.
• CIPD qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Manage complex and high-risk cases including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in ER-related processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR-related experience

Data manipulation (Excel)

Consultation management

Education

CIPD Qualified

Part Qualified CIPD

Job description

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Employee Relations Specialist - FTC, Reading

Client: Project People

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Employee Relations Specialist - FTC

FTC - Until the end of December 2025

Start Date: ASAP

You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

Role Description

To provide professional, commercial, and specialist employee relations advice and coaching to our people managers and stakeholders across the broader People team and business to deliver business objectives and operational outcomes.

The SME advises ensuring our people experiences are aligned with our business strategy, policies, precedents, compliance, and legislative requirements. Knowledge of the company’s broader People Policies and processes is also required.

The ER Specialist manages a variety of complex and high-risk cases including disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, sickness absence, capability, performance, appeals, early conciliation, and Employment Tribunal claims. The role is responsible for the delivery of consultation for business change projects including restructures/redundancy (individual and collective), TUPE (in and out), and changing terms and conditions. This varied role also manages the delivery of ER-related projects, policy updates, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

• Delivery of individual and collective consultation for business change projects across the organization including redundancy, TUPE, and changes of terms and conditions.
• Manage highly complex and high-risk cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability, appeals, whistleblowing, early conciliation, settlement agreements/COT3, and Employment Tribunals.
• Risk assess ER-related issues and projects, providing clear and viable options for business consideration.
• Provide effective support, mentoring, and development of Advisors.
• Use ER data (including data manipulation on Excel) to identify trends and insights to meet stakeholder needs, tell stories, and identify opportunities for proactive intervention.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, then collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, utilizing support teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop training courses to meet identified needs, improve performance, and meet business requirements.

Qualifications and Experience Needed

Extensive HR-related experience in your area of expertise to a highly competent level.

Qualifications:

CIPD Qualified or Part Qualified.

Key Skills:

Comprehensive experience in Employee Relations, including managing complex/high-risk cases and leading consultation requirements for business change projects.

Should you be interested, please apply or send your CV directly to me.