48k – £55k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) + Car Allowance
Full time | 4 days Depot based 1 day Remote working
Competitive pension scheme – Car Allowance – Bonus Scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more
We are looking for a proactive and experienced People Partner. You will be key to fostering a positive Employee Relations climate, providing expert advice to managers across the business, improving employee engagement and business performance. You will lead on employee relations cases, delivering training & coaching to reduce future ER issues and contribute to People projects, continuous improvement and nurturing emerging talent.
You will provide vital support to the Senior People Partners, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives.
Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Actively manage employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management and absence management
Providing expert advice and guidance to managers across the business on People policies, procedures and best practise, ensuring full compliance with employment law
Support managers in ER cases to ensure procedural fairness and work proactively to reduce case volume through early intervention and coaching
Develop and deliver training and coaching sessions for managers on essential HR topics such as performance management and absence management, equipping managers with the knowledge to confidently handle routine ER cases
Nurturing emerging talent through regular performance revies with Apprentices, establishing where further education and training needs are across the business
Providing project coordination and admin/logistical support to Senior People Partners during organisational restructuring initiatives, assisting with implementation of redundancy processes and ensuring compliance
Maintaining accurate employee records and data and preparing People team reports and metrics as required, ensuring GDPR compliance
Proven experience in an HR Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, or similar role
You have established knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Experience managing employee relations cases and advising senior stakeholders
Expertise in generalist operational/tactical HR issues
Proven experience developing and delivering manager training and coaching
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Resilient, and adept at managing uncertainty and ambiguity, with the ability to pivot in repose to shifting priorities or ways of working
You may have to travel between business area sites across South England and Scotland. You may need to spend occasional nights away from home
If you are a proactive HR Generalis who is passionate about improving workplace culture and building strong employee relations, we encourage you to apply.
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.
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