Senior People Partner - Employee Relations Team

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior People Partner to join their dynamic Employee Relations team. This pivotal role involves shaping the strategic Employee Relations agenda while working closely with senior management in a fast-paced, unionized environment. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in employee relations management and change management to influence corporate policy and support various business heads. With a highly competitive salary and a strong benefits package, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path for those passionate about strategic HR solutions.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations and handling change in a unionized environment.
• CIPD qualified with a strong background in strategic HR.

Responsibilities

• Support the Employee Relations strategy and influence corporate ER policy.
• Manage communication and HR solutions implementation.

Skills

Employee Relations Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

HNC/HND Qualification

Job description

Senior People Partner - Employee Relations

Belfast

VANRATH is partnering with Northern Ireland's leading public transport provider, to assist with the appointment of a new Senior People Partner role, situated within their expanding Employee Relations team.

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, the successful applicant will work as part of Employee Relations Team supporting various Divisional Business Heads supporting the strategy.

Role Context

• This role encompasses a major strategic element of the successful delivery of the organisational Employee Relations strategy.
• The post holder will help shape the strategic Employee Relations agenda, working with the Head of Employee relations, wider HR team and the senior managers in the business.
• The operating environment is characterized by fast paced change with a highly unionized workforce represented by numerous bargaining units and Trade Unions.
• As Employee Relations Business Partner you will be a subject specialist
• The postholder will influence the development of corporate ER policy and practice, reporting to the Head of Employee Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Development and ER Support
• Employee Relations
• Communication
• HR Solutions Implementation
• Change Management

The Person

• Experience of managing employee relations.
• Experience of managing and handling the people aspects of change in a unionized environment.
• Minimum of a Degree with at least 3 years' relevant experience OR Minimum of HNC/HND Qualification with at least 5 years' relevant experience.
• CIPD qualified
• Experience of working within a Manufacturing / Operations / Construction organization.
• Experience of contract negotiation, changes in Terms & Conditions.

The Package

• Highly competitive base salary and strong benefits package, with hybrid.

To discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact Richard McFarland.