Senior Employee Relations Specialist (FTC)

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro. Most companies try to meet expectations; dunnhumby exists to defy them. Using big data, deep expertise and AI-driven platforms to decode the 21st century human experience – then redefine it in meaningful and surprising ways that put customers first.

Join our team! We’re looking for a Senior Employee Relations team to join our People team as part of our Employee Relations Centre of Excellence. It’s an opportunity to support in creating a harmonious work environment that promotes employee satisfaction, productivity, and growth. You will be responsible for managing complex case work, undertaking complex investigations, coaching our people team and ensuring compliance. Please note this is a 12-month FTC position.

As a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in our Employee Relations function, you’ll need to be able to:

• Demonstrate effective case management of complex and challenging people related issues.
• Show a proven track record of coaching and supporting HR business partners and managers with all matters relating to employee relations issues taking into account potential risks to the business.
• Display knowledge of all ER legislation, best practice & trends to ensure that our policies reflect a workplace where employees are treated fairly.
• Research employment legislation where appropriate to provide relevant and accurate advice to the business.
• Manage annual compliance reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure they are continually fit for purpose and in line with legislative updates.
• Support with the introduction of new or revised ER policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide ongoing coaching to our people team to ensure consistent application of the ER policy and adherence to best practice in the management of all ER related issues.
• Have an understanding of ER metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the People team as well as to identify trends within the business.

What you can expect from us: We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off. You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working: At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work/life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.