ER Specialist

C&C Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Group plc is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join the People team on a maternity cover basis. The role provides expert ER guidance to managers across the UK & Ireland, ensuring compliant, fair people practices across a diverse organisation.

You will manage complex ER cases, coach managers, support organisational change initiatives, and help shape ER policies to reduce risk. This is a pivotal ER-focused role within the HR function at C&C Group.

Qualifications

• Experienced Employee Relations professional with strong employment law knowledge.
• Proven track record managing a broad range of ER cases.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels.
• Experience supporting organisational change, consultation and restructurings.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER cases from start to finish with practical advice.
• Coach and support managers to handle people-related challenges.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on organisational change projects (restructures, redundancies, TUPE).
• Develop and implement ER policies, procedures and guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Change management

Job description

C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.

At C&C Group, we're home to some of the UK's most loved drinks brands, including Tennent's, Bulmers and Magners. As we continue to evolve and grow, we're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our People team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ER professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, navigating complex employee relations matters and driving fair, consistent people practices across a diverse organisation.

What you'll be doing

As part of our collaborative Employee Relations team, you'll provide expert advice and guidance to managers across the UK and Ireland, helping to resolve a wide range of employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex ER cases from start to finish, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Coaching and supporting managers to confidently handle people-related challenges.
• Partnering with HR Business Partners on organisational change projects, including restructures, redundancy programmes and TUPE activity.
• Supporting the development and implementation of ER policies, procedures and guidance.
• Keeping managers informed of legislative changes and emerging best practice.
• Delivering training and coaching to build management capability and reduce organisational risk.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider HR function.

What we're looking for

• You’ll be an experienced Employee Relations professional with strong employment law knowledge and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Proven experience managing a broad range of ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation (Ireland experience would be advantageous).
• Experience supporting organisational change, consultation and restructuring activity.
• The ability to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach with a focus on finding practical solutions.
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Why join us?

At C&C Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a supportive and knowledgeable HR team where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, influence positive employee experiences and contribute to the continued success of a business built on iconic brands and great people.

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the C&C Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.