Employee Relations advisor

United Response; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Blue Light Discount Card

Free occupational health and wellbeing

Two wellbeing days

Fully paid training & qualifications

Generous annual leave

UR STARS recognition

Workplace pension

Long service awards

Travel to work scheme

Online shopping discounts

Job summary

United Response is seeking an Employee Relations advisor to join the People & Inclusion team to cover a maternity leave of up to 12 months. You will support Operations Managers on a broad spectrum of ER matters, including investigations, performance and absence management, and compliance issues, while upholding the organisation's values of inclusion and equality.

You will be a trusted advisor, able to explain complex processes clearly, challenge constructively, and navigate legislation and

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations case work from straightforward to complex
• Capable of conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, advisory approach

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER advice to Operations Managers on a range of matters
• Lead or support investigations into disciplinary, grievance and misconduct issues
• Support performance and absence management and capability/compliance investigations
• Advise on data protection requests, whistleblowing, and related processes

Skills

Employee relations case management

Disciplinary & grievance Investig.,

Performance management

Legislation & compliance understanding

Education

CIPD Level 3

Employment Law qualification Level 2+

Job description

We're looking for a highly motivated and proactive Employee Relations advisor to join our People & Inclusion team to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to develop their HR skills. Purpose of the Role You'll provide expert advice and support to Operations Managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, from straightforward to complex. This will include performance and capability, probation, conduct, conflict management, investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, whistleblowing, safeguarding and data subject access requests. You'll play a key role in providing practical, consistent and people-focused advice, helping managers navigate employee relations issues confidently and fairly.
We're looking for someone with experience in employee relations case management, ideally covering disciplinary and grievance investigations, performance and absence management, capability and compliance investigations. You'll be a confident and trusted advisor, able to challenge constructively, provide alternative viewpoints and explain complex processes clearly to non-specialists. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work with initiative, ownership and drive. You'll also have the ability to quickly understand relevant legislation, commercial risks and the culture of the areas you support. Essential/Desirable Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 3
• Employment Law qualification Level 2 or above
• Willingness to complete mandatory e-learning and training as required
  United Response is not just a social care provider, we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold.

United Responses' culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card T&Cs apply
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Two wellbeing days per year
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• Work place pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers