Job Title: ER & OD Specialist (12 Month FTC)
Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website.
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We’re seeking an experienced XXXXX who will play a pivotal role in XXXXXX.
What We Offer:
* Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
* Additional annual leave purchase options
* Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
* Enhanced sick pay
* Life assurance
* Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
* A supportive, purpose-driven team
* Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks. Want to find out more? visit our website www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Act as a subject matter expert in UK employment law, statutory requirements, ACAS guidance, and equality legislation across the employee lifecycle.
* Manage complex ER casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, absence, restructuring, redundancy, TUPE, and appeals.
* Work with the People & Culture Partner(s) to Review & design organisational structure and job design that supports strategy.
* Support the People & Culture team in using people analytics to inform decision-making and strategic workforce planning.
* Support initiatives that improve the employee experience and reinforce inclusion and fairness.
* Work collaboratively with L&D Partners and the Digital Learning Specialist to design and deliver engaging learning content and resources on ER and OD topics.
* Develop practical tools, guides, and digital modules that build line manager confidence in managing people fairly, consistently, and effectively.
* Support initiatives to strengthen people leadership capability across the organisation, ensuring managers are equipped to handle ER issues proactively and to lead change with empathy.
What We’re Looking For:
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with strong knowledge of HR and OD practices.
* In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and equality legislation.
* Proven experience managing complex ER casework across multiple sites.
* Experience in organisational design, including workforce planning, job design, and change management.
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Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
* Health & Safety and Environment
* Safeguarding
* Data Protection
* Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.