At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee relations and HR policy development across Europe.
- Company: Join a dynamic team supporting 19 People Teams in 35+ countries.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, and a birthday day off!
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee relations and drive positive change.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of European HR policies and experience in complex ER cases.
Location: Chertsey
Salary: On Application
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Overview of a European ER & Policy Manager:
The European ER & Policy Manager will be part of the European Office People Team, supporting 19 People Teams across 35+ countries in Europe. The role involves managing complex ER casework, collaborating with regional HR teams, employee representatives, and external consultants, while driving HR policy development and improvements across Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships within regional People Teams and collaborate with employee representatives.
- Support ER investigations, conduct interviews, and create reports.
- Develop and propose solutions to ER cases and broader HR policies.
- Manage day-to-day casework and report to EOPT leadership.
- Implement HR policy changes with local teams and track ER data via dashboards.
- Ensure all ER-related documents are up-to-date and compliant with legal changes.
- Lead regional HR projects with an ER focus.
- Provide support in grievance and disciplinary processes when EOPT is involved.
Key competencies:
- Strong knowledge of European HR policies and employment law (specializing in at least one country).
- Ability to advise on ER and HR policies to local People Teams.
- Expertise in managing complex ER cases: performance management, absence, redundancy, grievance, disciplinary, and conflict management.
- Experience in coaching and leading on ER matters and process improvement.
- Strong cross-team collaboration skills and process management.
- Passion for employee relations and continuous learning.
Benefits:
- Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday!
- Access to staff sales discount and Reward Plus shopping discount.
- 3 x volunteering days each year.
- Onsite parking.
- Free Shuttle Bus service (from Weybridge & Woking Station).
- OT Bi-annual bonus.
- Income Protection - 50% of monthly salary for 5 years (benefit basis increases to 75% upon 2 years’ service).
- Pension - DC Scheme – Employer contribution 8.5%, Employee 4% min.
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary.
- Flexible Benefits - £55 per month contribution - this includes travel insurance, gym membership, payroll giving, season ticket loan facility, taste card, dental insurance.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Locations
Employee Relations Lead in Chertsey, Surrey employer: March Recruitment
As an Employee Relations Lead at our Chertsey location, you will join a dynamic and supportive European Office People Team that values collaboration and continuous learning. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, all within a culture that prioritises employee well-being and engagement. With a commitment to fostering strong relationships and driving HR policy improvements across Europe, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.
