People Advisor

Ocado Technology Group; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ocado as an Employee Relations Advisor and play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse management team. In this permanent, full-time position, you will handle various ER cases, ensuring best practices in employee relations. With a focus on growth and autonomy, this role encourages creativity and offers opportunities for development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work

Private Medical Cover

Family-Friendly Policies

Pension Plan

Generous Leave

Financial Aid

Share Schemes

Shopping Perks

Financial Protection

Qualifications

• Previous ER experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage high volume ER cases effectively.
• Full current driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support a management team of approximately 400 managers in ER.
• Take ownership of ER cases including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Drive ER excellence and improve overall employee experience.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise

Record keeping

Passion for initiatives

Job description

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Job Description

Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Purfleet CFC, Purfleet Rd, Aveley, Purfleet-on-Thames, South Ockendon RM15 4EW
Duration: Permanent, full time

Hybrid, regular travel to site.

Enjoy the opportunity to work fully remotely, whilst driving ER excellence

Our Employee Relations Advisors operate as a helpful ‘hub’ of employee relations support for the Ocado Logistics management team. At the forefront of employee relations, they support a team of approximately 400 managers, taking ownership of ER cases, including high-level disciplinaries, appeals, grievances, short-term and long-term sickness, data reporting and more - no two days truly are the same!

Why Join Us as an Employee Relations Advisor at Ocado Logistics?

Work you will be proud of: Join Ocado as our talented Employee Relations Advisor and enjoy the opportunity to make a valuable difference, where your ideas are heard and creativity is embraced. Be a champion for diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Be empowered: This role offers the perfect blend of independence and support. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload, but you'll also have the support of a dedicated team to help you grow and develop. We nurture our people to success, offering career pathway opportunities and bespoke development plans - 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

Am I the right fit?

To be successful in this role, you will need previous ER experience gained within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, combined with:

• Up to date knowledge of UK employment law
• Previous ER Advisory experience in a similar role
• A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise and multitask when dealing with volume cases.
• The ability to keep accurate records of all actions and documentation relating to cases being managed through to conclusion. Including being present in some meetings and taking notes.
• The passion to embrace initiatives that improve performance, attendance, retention and the overall employee experience

Full current driving licence and the ability to travel

If you are passionate about Employee Relations and have experience providing advice and supporting managers across a broad spectrum of ER areas, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, your unique perspective and enthusiasm could be a valuable addition to our team.

Your previous roles or experience may have included: Employee Relations Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, Employee Relations Case Officer, ER Case Handler or HR Advisor.

What we offer you

Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions. Your well-being is at the core of our Offerings:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
• Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
• Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
• Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

We're dedicated to your well-being, professionally and personally. Explore our employee-funded options, including Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more through Benefits+.

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Join Ocado Logistics, where there are bags of possibilities.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 485
• Job Category People
• Posting Date 06/09/2025, 12:21 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Building 1 Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9UL, GB (Remote)