Description
REMOTE ROLE - 12 month FTC
We have a new opportunity for an Employee Engagement and Relations Specialist to join our HR Department. We are looking for someone to be an advocate for the employment relationship supporting Employee Relations, Wellbeing, D&I & Reward, through the creation of transparent policy, process and undertaking relevant project work to drive engagement. The ideal candidate will share best practice across group and associated companies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. To provide a high standard of advice and guidance on ER and Engagement activity in accordance with strategic operational and legislative requirements. To work in collaboration with specialist teams to deliver activity aligned to: Wellbeing, D&I, Reward and Employee Relations that meet both business and customer need.
2. To continually assess our policy and procedures ensuring they comply with current legislation and align with strategy and culture.
3. To be a proactive participant in project work as required within the team or as part of wider cross functional working group
4. Involvement in group related BAU activity and case escalations
5. To create and deliver ER training sessions as required to drive capability within the HR function.
6. To support the in-house and /or third party legal providers in their management of Iceland and Group tribunal claims, providing clear instruction on any settlement discussions.
KEY MEASURES
- Consistent and legally compliant ER practices in place, underpinned by robust company policies
- Improved compliance on ER issues
- Collation and analysis of data e.g. Tribunal claims, disciplines, redundancies, and continuous education of line managers
KEY SKILLS
- Agile communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Effective Planning and Organisational skills
- Resilience
- Ability to influence
- Analytical skills
- PC literate
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
- 5 years previous HR experience
- Minimum CIPD qualified level 5 or working towards
- Desirable - Previous experience of Tribunals / Acas Early Conciliation
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholder relationships
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Alongside this we can offer you:
7. A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
8. Hybrid working
9. 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
10. Flexible working
11. 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
12. Free parking
13. Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
14. Subsidised Costa onsite
15. Discounted gym membership
16. Charity fundraising events
17. Educational sponsorship
18. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
19. Long service awards
20. Reward & recognition
21. Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!
Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.