At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and coach teams on Employee Relations matters while promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Company: Community Integrated Care, a forward-thinking charity focused on employee engagement and support.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, retail discounts, online training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and excellent career development opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Join a transformative team and make a real difference in employee relations.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex employee relations cases and knowledge of HR policies.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Community Integrated Care is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we are looking to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our People Team based in Widnes.
This is a full time, permanent post and you can be based anywhere in the North West but must be able to travel to our office in Widnes as and when required. You can work your full time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. Hybrid Working! With this role you have the option of working from home or from one of our regional offices - or a blend between the two!
Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app. Access to our amazing online training platform where you can upskill taking a variety of courses and qualifications. From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life.
The Successful candidate will provide expert, high quality advice, coaching and support to our Regional People Team on complex Employee Relations matters. You will help to ensure a fair and consistent approach to the Charity’s policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive Employee Relations culture whilst minimising risks. You will also take an active role in the upskilling of our Regional People Team and Leaders through the creation and delivery of training and supporting projects to continuously improve our Employee Relations framework.
Acting as a point of escalation to advise, guide and support Regional People Team members with complex matters relating to Employee Relations issues so that they are able to support cases to be dealt with in a timely, effective and consistent way. Oversee ER matters such as: disciplinaries, grievance, performance management, flexible working, to ensure legal compliance, consistency of application and minimise risk to the organisation.
To contribute to the development of the Employee Relations Training Plan to ensure the ongoing development of the Regional People Team and Leaders in effectively managing ER matters, best practice and legal changes. To coach and upskill managers through training and to effectively enable them to lead on ER cases. Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organisation and high levels of staff engagement and performance. Monitoring trends and patterns in employment practices using MI and advising on appropriate proactive action as a result.
To create, review and update policies and procedures as and when required in line with Employment Law and organisational requirements. To undertake case reviews to learn lessons, share best practice, promote consistency and reduce risk to the Charity. To contribute to organisational projects to continuously improve our Employee Relations framework.
Proven experience of managing complex employee relations cases and full and detailed understanding of HR policies and employment legislation. Experience in clinical environment where CQC/Care Inspectorate regulations have been in force (Desirable).
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
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Join a values-driven organisation that is dedicated to making a tangible impact in the health and social care sector. As a Learning and Development Specialist, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, including the option to work your full-time hours over four days, and access to a wealth of professional development opportunities. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and continuous learning, this role offers a unique chance to collaborate with passionate professionals while making a real difference in the lives of care professionals across the Scottish Highlands.
