Senior Employee Relations Advisor in Yeovil

Overview

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands.

The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.

Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor.

The role is based at Leonardo's Yeovil site in Somerset, working primarily for the Helicopter Division.

You will be required to lead on a wide range of Employee & Industrial Relations activities.

You will provide effective, efficient, and well thought through solutions on a varied range of complex employee relations matters, to both our People leader community and providing expert guidance and counsel to the HR community across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with People leaders, People managers and the People function to provide effective solutions and specialist knowledge on matters associated with UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice, Employment Terms and Conditions, Transfer of Undertakings, Trade Union relations and Collective Bargaining arrangements.
• Establish good working relationships with recognised Trade Union representatives and Employee Representatives.

Experience in preparing documentation for Trade Union negotiations and the ability to create and review collective agreements.

• Provide a proactive Employee Relations case management service on all matters that involve disciplinary, grievance, mediation, capability, performance, conduct, and absence management.
• Develop and implement Employment Frameworks, Policies, Procedures and Guidance for Leonardo UK that cover a broad spectrum of employment matters.
• Ensure Employee/Industrial Relations issues are dealt with effectively, efficiently and in compliance with Employment Frameworks, Policies, Procedures, UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice.
• Coach and train People Leaders and People Managers, building a positive Employee Relations environment which is trust based and aligns with our values.
• Regularly maintain relevant Employee/Industrial Relations documents, files, records and management information systems as necessary.
• Be a point of escalation for complex issues relating to policy and process interpretation, ensuring a positive, fair, equitable and supportive work environment for all employees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current and relevant experience of direct operational Employee Relations situations with a proven record of resolving complex and challenging case management activity.

Ideally in an environment where collective labour relations are the norm.

• Excellent collaboration, consultative, negotiating and communication skills.
• Current and relevant working knowledge of UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice.
• Ability to build productive working relationships at all levels of the company and with external third-party partnerships and organisations.
• CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5) including specific modules in Employee Relations and Employment Law.
• Experience of working directly with ACAS and Employment Tribunal services.
• Regular engagement with Trade Union Representatives and Consultative Forums.
• Effective consulting and coaching skills, with workplace mediation experience desirable.
• Confident and articulate influencer and communicator at all levels; proven presentation skills.
• This is not an exhaustive list; we welcome applicants who may not have every item but demonstrate a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government\'s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers. uk. leonardo. com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.

Whether you\'re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we\'re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Further details provided upon joining.

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