People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Blue Light Card discounts

27 days annual leave

Inclusive staff networks

Tailored development

Job summary

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is hiring a People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering a high-quality People Relations service to colleagues and managers, guiding organisational change with pragmatic, lawful decisions within a flexible hybrid setup that blends home working with in-person meetings.

You will support restructures, redundancy processes and TUPE, develop and implement policies, and drive data-informed risk

Qualifications

• Experience handling varied employee relations cases end to end.
• Ability to advise and coach managers on fair, lawful decisions.
• Experience supporting organisational change including restructures and TUPE.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload end to end.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and constructive challenge to managers.
• Support organisational change activity, including restructures and redundancy processes.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of people policies and manager toolkits.
• Identify, assess and escalate people related risks using data, insight and case trends to inform decisions.
• Maintain accurate case management records and prepare high quality documentation, reports and correspondence relating to people relations and change activity.
• Champion NICE's Just and Restorative Culture, promoting psychologically safe workplaces and positive colleague experiences.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Policy development

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Join NICE as a People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist, an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced and evolving environment.

You will be a resilient employee relations professional who is adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity, often balancing multiple priorities and complex situations where there may not always be a clear or straightforward solution.

Organisational change is a significant part of this role, requiring the confidence to influence, guide and support others through periods of uncertainty while remaining calm, pragmatic and solutions focused.

We offer extremely flexible hybrid working; such as, home working, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times giving you freedom to do your best work, while staying connected with colleagues in person when needed.

There will be times when you'll need to attend the office in the heart of Manchester Piccadilly for meetings, workshops, training and key business priorities, helping you build relationships and make a real impact.

Our interview process may involve more than one stage, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and decide whether it's the right fit for you.

While this is a permanent position, we also welcome applications from colleagues interested in a secondment opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your skills and try something new!

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

As a People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality People Relations service that supports colleagues, managers and organisational priorities across NICE.

Working as part of the People Relations and Culture Team, you will:

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload end to end, including complex grievance, disciplinary, capability and other sensitive people matters.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and constructive challenge to managers, helping them make fair, consistent and legally compliant decisions.
• Support organisational change activity, including restructures, redundancy processes and TUPE.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of people policies, procedures, guidance and manager toolkits, ensuring alignment with employment law, best practice and NICE values.
• Identify, assess and **escalate** people related risks, using data, insight and case trends to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate case management records and prepare high quality documentation, reports and correspondence relating to people relations and change activity.
• Champion NICE's Just and Restorative Culture, promoting early resolution, psychologically safe workplaces and positive colleague experiences.

NICE Offer

Generous NHS Pension

Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK

Flexible working

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times

Exclusive discounts

Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card

Time to recharge

Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Inclusive staff networks

Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity.

Tailored development

Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Olivia Priestley Job title: People Relations and Culture Team Leader Email address: [e-mail]