Employee Relations Manager - 6 months FTC in Milton Keynes

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. We bring a different experience to our clients—a better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond: personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. This role offers the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Employee Relations is a specialist team, part of People Operations within People & Culture. We provide everyday advice, guidance and support on complex people matters and change management. We are the subject matter experts in employment law, application of policies and procedures and managing the employment relationship. It’s a small team that covers a national remit so location is not important, but some travel may be required.

• Provide advice, guidance and support to Business Leaders, Service Line teams and the wider People & Culture teams on wide-ranging employee relations matters and change management.
• Oversee, manage and provide support to the people who chair disciplinary, grievance and appeal investigations, bringing technical skills as well as management skills to effectively support and conclude the process.
• Advise on and provide a range of solutions on conflict resolutions and complex long-term sickness absence and capability matters.
• Project manage discrete projects and/or support on firm-wide change programmes such as restructures, redundancies, process reviews, TUPE acquisitions and disposals, business transfers outside of TUPE, and consultation programmes.

Minimum requirements:

• A Human Resources professional qualification, ideally Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with post-qualification HR experience as a specialist in Employee Relations.
• Experience of managing a formal process of grievance, appeal, capability and disciplinary.
• Experience of advising on and being involved in restructures, changes to terms and conditions or negotiated exits weighing up the risks and using judgment.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – to hold formal meetings, provide and create supporting documentation including report writing.
• Attention to detail and ability to self-review own work and others.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at their best and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart—we value them. We give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values—purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.