Main Responsibilities:
1. Provide timely and accurate advice on employee relations and management practices
2. Support end-to-end case management of employee relations matters, including: Investigations Disciplinaries Grievances Absence management Performance management
3. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Unions and the client's employment affairs unit, to ensure compliance with company policies and current employment legislation, escalating complex cases to the HR Team Leader and HR Manager
4. Coordinate and participate in investigation meetings, hearings and formal HR processes, including preparing meeting invitations, outcome letters and attending the meetings in an advisory and notetaking capacity
5. Provide administrative support and coordination for restructuring or right-sizing initiatives
6. Advise and guide line managers and employees on best practice, ensuring consistency and fairness
7. Keep accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and company policies
8. Maintain up-to-date HR data and reporting to ensure organisational visibility and accountability, producing clear and concise reports where required
9. Provide relevant and timely management information and analysis in relation to ER cases.
10. Coordinate recruitment processes, including posting job vacancies, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, managing candidate communication and processing offers in line with company procedures
11. Support recruitment activities between the site Employee Affairs Unit and Wilson James' central HR team, including planning and attending recruitment assessment centres and job fairs
12. Oversee the onboarding of new employees, ensuring pre-employment checks are completed and new starters receive a smooth and professional welcome
13. Develop and deliver training and coaching to line managers on core HR policies and procedures
14. Support HR projects and initiatives that promote employee engagement and positive workplace culture
15. Maintain confidentiality and handle all HR matters with professionalism and discretion
16. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager to support the business