ER Specialist

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Wormley; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Company pension

Car/car allowance

Bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Volunteer day

Health resources

Resumo da vaga

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert advice on employee relations matters to managers across regional sites. You will coach line managers, own absence management initiatives and support a healthy, compliant workplace.

You will lead on TUPE transfers, restructures, and transformational projects, working with HR partners to deliver effective people solutions in a unionised environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in Employee Relations, ideally in a unionised environment.
• ER experience including advising on complex case work, TUPE and litigation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all management levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters to managers across regional sites.
• Coach line managers on absence management and related processes.
• Lead TUPE transfers, mergers and acquisitions, and transformational projects.
• Collaborate with HR partners to deliver effective people solutions.

Conhecimentos

Employee relations

Communication skills

Influencing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Descrição da vaga

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience plus Veolia benefits including a car/car allowance, bonus and enhanced pension scheme

Location: Home based with travel to sites across Kingston, Merton, Surrey and Central London

Ready to find the right role for you?

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme


• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers


• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to


• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household


• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community


• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential


• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

What you'll be doing:

We are currently seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our Municipal team and make a real impact across our business. The Employee Relations Specialist will provide specialist advice and solutions in accordance with current legislation on all employee relations matters to managers across regional sites. This will include, but is not limited to, complex disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, TUPE transfers, restructures and capability management. You will coach and upskill line managers on all employee relations matters to ensure that all processes are procedurally and legally compliant, thereby minimising organisational risk. You will support our Municipal business - a key position within a unionised environment where strong partnership working is essential. You will build and maintain collaborative relationships with trade union representatives at local and regional levels, supporting managers through pay negotiations and helping to resolve trade disputes effectively. Working as part of the wider Employee Relations team, you will coach and develop line managers into skilled people leaders who confidently tackle Employee Relations challenges and create a workplace where people genuinely want to work. You will take strategic ownership of absence management, working collaboratively with the Employee Relations Advisor and managers to reduce absence levels and build a healthier, more motivated workforce. Additionally, you will lead on TUPE transfers, Mergers and Acquisitions, and transformational projects, managing seamless transitions, keeping stakeholders engaged, and guiding the organisation through change with skill and clarity. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other supporting functions to deliver effective people solutions

What we're looking for:

• Proven Experience within an ER role, ideally within a unionised environment.


• ER experience including advising on complex case work, TUPE and litigation (up to and including managing Employment Tribunal claims) with the ability to apply the relevant legal principles and risk assessment.


• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and operational teams.


• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and ability to deliver results to demanding deadlines in a fast paced environment.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

Ready to see the world as we do?