Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Expertise in Employment Law: Maintain a sound knowledge of UK employment law, including employment legislation, ACAS, and CIPD codes of practice, contract law, and discrimination rights, ensuring compliance and best practices.
* Employee Relations Support: Provide advice and support on disciplinary and grievance cases, absence management, and coach line managers to foster a positive culture and work environment.
* Case Management: Manage a personal caseload of complex employee relations issues, keeping Senior Leadership teams informed of risks as they arise.
* Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and practices that align with organisational goals and strategies.
* Strategic Focus: Respond to and manage diverse situations while remaining focused on long-term plans, staying updated on industry trends and developments within the HR profession.
* Team Support and Mentorship: Guide People Service Assistants on first-line cases and mentor high-potential team members to support their professional growth.
* Negotiation Skills: Apply strong negotiation skills to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes during disputes or complex discussions with managers at all levels.
* Confidentiality and Integrity: Uphold confidentiality and integrity at all times.
Qualifications
At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a communications and engagement executive include:
* MANAGES AMBIGUITY – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
* MANAGES COMPLEXITY– Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
* BALANCES STAKEHOLDERS – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
* COLLABORATION – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
* TAKES ACCOUNTABILTY – Takes action, addresses obstacles to get work done and meets commitments
Additional Information
At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.
By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.
Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.