We are currently partnering with a leading private-sector organisation based in Suffolk, who are recruiting for an ER Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.
Our client is a major private-sector employer offering the opportunity to develop broad employee relations experience within a fast-paced, unionised environment.
This is a full-time, site-based position with a starting salary of circa £50,000, plus incremental development payments, benefits and bonus.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing first-line employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and absence matters
- Proactively managing short- and long-term absence, involving relevant stakeholders throughout
- Liaising with occupational health and line managers to support employees at work and returning from long-term absence
- Advising management teams on people management and individual performance matters
- Identifying practical solutions to improve case management standards and outcomes
- Co-ordinating restructuring processes and ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements
- Liaising with legal advisers and ACAS on Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal matters where required
Experience required:
- At least four years’ front-line HR experience, including strong employee relations case management
- Experience working within a unionised environment
- Demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation
- Experience of HR systems and databases
Skills, knowledge and qualifications required:
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and collective agreements
- Ability to provide technically accurate, professional advice under pressure and to strict deadlines
- CIPD qualification or an equivalent degree
- Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around the site for meetings
Rewards and benefits:
- Employer pension contribution of 8%, subject to a minimum employee contribution
- Life assurance
- Annual profit share and performance-related bonus schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Retail discounts, volunteering days and career development opportunities
Working hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Site-based in Suffolk
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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