Employee Relations & Experience Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Salary: Starting from £38,249, rising to £45,413
Closing date: Tuesday 06 May 2025
Working directly to the Deputy Director (HR Services), this vital and rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity for the next step in your HR career.
In this role, you will help build our distinctive employee relations practice that fosters a positive employee experience, aligned with the University's culture of trust and care. This ensures we deliver our Employee Value Proposition to all staff.
You will provide specialist advice, develop, review, and improve employee relations policies, procedures, and guidance. You will also be involved in the training and development of line managers to equip them with the knowledge and skills to manage employees positively, respectfully, and effectively. This includes applying the University’s Resolution Framework and Support & Report Portal, developed in partnership with the TCM Group. This innovative approach was recognized with an award at the 2024 Business Culture Awards and enables positive, resolution-focused interventions to change future behavior and enhance our culture and employee experience.
Further information
To succeed in this role, you should have a strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Resilience and a drive to innovate and improve our HR services are also essential.
You will be part of a talented, encouraging, and positive HR Business Partnering and Advisory team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Peter Eley, Deputy Director (HR Services). Please submit your application via the University website.
What we can offer you
* A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days for work-life balance
* A family-friendly University with flexible working arrangements
* An excellent reward package recognizing our diverse workforce
* Personal and professional development opportunities
* Support options for immigration expenses, including Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, and Interest-Free Loan
Find out more about our benefits on our website.
We celebrate diversity, respect all backgrounds, and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We are committed to a safe environment, gender equality, and supporting disabled staff. We are also an autism-friendly university and a Disability Confident Leader.
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