On behalf of UKRI, we are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist - (Inside IR35) for a 6-month contract, hybrid basis with an expectation of 2 days attendance in the Swindon office.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. UKRI invests 8 billion of taxpayers' money each year into research and innovation. They work across a wide range of fields from biodiversity conservation to quantum computing, space telescopes to innovative health care. They aim to enable everyone to contribute and benefit, bringing together people and organisations nationally and globally to create, develop and deploy new ideas and technologies.
Overview
Job purpose: To provide an efficient and effective ER service to staff and managers, advising on Innovate UK / UKRI policy and employment law as required. This includes disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, sickness absence and performance management matters, and supporting managers in case preparation at all stages. The postholder will act as a SME alongside the HR Business Partners to work autonomously to support managers and investigators with formal processes in line with UKRI policies and processes.
Responsibilities
* Lead on wide-ranging casework; from early intervention and informal resolution to the management of formal processes in respect of performance management, capability, disciplinary & grievances, and probation.
* Act as a SME (alongside the team of HR Business Partners) to work autonomously to support managers and investigators with formal processes, in accordance with UKRI policies and processes.
* Ensure that policies and procedures are upheld, challenging managers where required to protect the interests of both the employee and organisation in a fair manner.
* Provide wide-ranging HR advice to managers and employees, coaching managers to ensure up-to-date knowledge & application of employment legislation.
* Support employees in looking after their health and wellbeing in the workplace; handle concerns, identify the need for and make occupational health referrals, and implement workplace adjustments.
* Understand and advocate the requirements and interests of the organisation while concurrently supporting employee interests and fairness across employment practices, policies and their processes.
* Support Senior HR Business Partners and Deputy Director of HR with complex HR matters as directed, including but not limited to complex ER cases and managing change projects.
* Build effective working relationships with managers, staff and other HR colleagues to support the maintenance and development of best practice policies and procedures.
* Participate as appropriate in the development and delivery of ER learning and personal development initiatives.
* Perform other ER and HR tasks and projects as directed.
Essential
* Strong experience managing the range of ER casework effectively.
* Proven experience working with a range of stakeholders, with the confidence to challenge and coach at all levels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information and to treat information confidentially.
* A proven track record of being a highly professional self-starter, balancing creative problem-solving with policy and governance requirements.
* Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time effectively.
* Ability to work with ambiguity and conflicting priorities.
* A self-motivated, results-focused, proactive approach with a strong delivery record.
* A proven track record of team-focused behaviour.
* Sound IT skills and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and other Microsoft 365 packages.
Desirable
* Degree level education and/or professional development.
* Advanced CIPD.
* Mental Health First Aid or similar.
Inclusion and Compliance
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, UKRI guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases of high volume of candidates with a disability who meet all essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also apply the desirable criteria in shortlisting, which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment: UKRI guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria. In exceptional circumstances, we may also apply the desirable criteria in shortlisting, which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge that it falls within the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates quoted reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr