Strategic Employee Relations Partner

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Ltd. is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to shape employee relations across UK depots. The role focuses on leading investigations, advising on disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, and coaching leaders to handle ER challenges effectively.

You will analyze ER data, develop strategies, and collaborate with Trade Union representatives to mitigate risk and promote positive employee relations across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an Employee Relations role.
• Proven experience in a unionised environment and working with Trade Union representatives.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into complex and high-risk ER cases with fair, consistent outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues.
• Coach HR and management teams on ER challenges and best practices.
• Analyse ER data to identify trends and provide management insights.
• Develop and implement ER strategies, policies and guidelines.
• Embed proactive case-management frameworks with risk-based resolution.
• Drive improvements to ER case files and data management to reduce volumes.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

Arriva UK Bus Ltd. is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to shape employee relations across UK depots. The role focuses on leading investigations, advising on disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, and coaching leaders to handle ER challenges effectively.

You will analyze ER data, develop strategies, and collaborate with Trade Union representatives to mitigate risk and promote positive employee relations across the business.