Location: UK, remote (with expectation to attend Sheffield HQ as needed)
Annual Salary: Dependant on Experience
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 8 months
Line Manager: Emily Wilde
Are you an Employee Relations expert ready to drive a positive and compliant working environment?
What You Will Be Doing
* Case Management: Develop the framework for handling, investigation, and resolution of ER issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, and capability cases.
* Advisory & Coaching: Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching and supporting managers across the business to ensure the consistent application of company policies, best practice and statutory compliance.
* Policy & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain clear HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with existing and upcoming employment law.
* Trend Analysis: Proactively analyse ER data to identify trends, recommend, and implement improvements for the leadership team.
* Conflict Resolution: Promote a collaborative culture through expert mediation and negotiation skills to resolve any workplace disputes.
* Union Relations & Employee Voice: Manage relationships and negotiations with trade unions or staff representatives, which may include setting up and running an employee forum/council.
* Restructuring Support: Work alongside HR Business Partners on the procedural aspects of any organisational restructures.
What You’ll Bring
* A proven track record in handling complex employee relations issues.
* Deep and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR policy development, implementation, and maintenance with highly effective mediation and negotiation skills.
* Strong ability to analyse data, identify trends, and translate insights into proactive and commercial recommendations.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with integrity.
* A forward‑thinking approach to ER, focused on identifying risks and implementing preventative measures.
* Experience in managing union relations or employee forums/councils is highly desirable.
Benefits
* A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture – work should be fun and people come first.
* Diversity, inclusion and belonging – Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.
* From day 1 – Westfield Health, 33 annual leave days per year (pro‑rata) inclusive bank holidays, a “Me” day, a charity day, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home and Twinkl subscriptions.
* Quarterly company awards programme.
* Seasonal events.
* Referral scheme.
* Company sick pay after 3 months of service.
* After probation – cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Long‑term service reward – life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay, long‑service award, long‑service annual leave.
If you are a committed and pragmatic ER professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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