Employee Relations Advisor (18-month FTC) in Birmingham

Employee Relations Advisor (18-month FTC) in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Beazley

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide expert employee relations advice and manage cases from start to finish.
  • Company: Join Beazley, a forward-thinking company committed to teamwork and positive impact.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning in a collaborative setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in employee relations while developing your HR skills.
  • Qualifications: Preferably hold a recognised HR qualification and have strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

  • Reports To : As per Beazley’s organisation chart
  • Key Relationships : P&S Leadership Team, HRBPs and ER, P&S Operations
  • Job Summary

Provide professional ER advice and support to employees and managers across Beazley.

In this role, you will provide first line ER Advice and guidance to managers on people related issues and manage end-to-end ER cases.

You will manage multiple ER cases from beginning to resolution, delivering clear, risk-based advice to managers throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert ER advice to managers on a wide range of HR matters, including absence management, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries and probation reviews
  • Coach and advise managers to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to handle people matters and employee relations issues fairly and in line with legal frameworks
  • Provide support in the delivery of training and workshops designed to upskill managers on ER best practices
  • Employee Relations
  • Manage end-to-end and timely closure of employee relations cases including but not limited to disciplinary, grievance and absence management
  • Provide HR support, assisting in drafting invite and outcome letters, taking meeting notes and preparing documentation, in line with best practice
  • Support the redundancy process, preparing calculations, scripts and coordinating consultation meetings, ensuring thorough support is provided throughout the process
  • Manage absence cases, including reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health referrals.
  • General
  • Analyse people-related metrics, data, and trends to make recommendations for policy and process improvements based on case trends and feedback.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in your location and be willing to build your knowledge in other jurisdictions
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required

It Is Important That Within All Your Interactions Both Internally And Externally You Adhere To Beazley’s Core Values - Being Bold, Striving For Better, And Doing The Right Thing – As They Contribute To An Internal Environment Of Teamwork And Promote a Positive Brand Image And Experience To Our External Customers.

  • We Also Expect Beazley Employees To
  • Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct which incorporates the PRA and FCA Conduct.
  • Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system.
  • Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
  • Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs.
  • Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas.

This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management.

  • Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.

These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups.

Personal Specification

Education And Qualifications

  • A recognised HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Continuing education as part of the role e. g. CIPD

Skills And Abilities

  • Accurate and numerate
  • Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, intermediate Excel and maintaining information systems
  • Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
  • Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
  • The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
  • Confidence in coaching and mentoring People Managers.
  • Knowledge and Experience
  • Knowledge of HR policies and regulations (multiple countries or global experience preferrable)
  • End-to-end ER casework
  • Understanding for the need for accurate and timely management information
  • Aptitude and Disposition
  • Outcome focussed, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
  • Professional approach to successfully interact with managers/colleagues/external suppliers
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Beazley

Contact Details:

Beazley Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Employee Relations Advisor (18-month FTC) in Birmingham

Employee Relations
HR Policies and Regulations
End-to-End ER Casework
Coaching and Mentoring
Communication Skills
Data Analysis
Time Management