At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and advise on complex employee relations issues and manage organisational change.
- Company: Join NICE, a leading health and care organisation dedicated to improving workplace culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and develop your career in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee experience and drive positive change in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience in HR and people relations.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
The People Team promotes a positive workplace culture and employee experience by providing expert HR advice and guidance. This helps leaders manage their teams effectively while staying true to our values. We ensure all colleagues are treated fairly and consistently, in line with employment law and best practice.
Our People Team includes several specialist areas, supported by dedicated teams that work together to deliver high-quality services. The team is divided into four sub-teams:
- People Relations and Culture
- Learning and Talent
- Resourcing and Intelligence
- Strategic People Partnering
Together, we lead on key areas such as recruitment and reward, organisational development and learning, people relations, change management, policy development, health and wellbeing, and people data and insights.
Job Purpose: The role supports the People Relations and Culture team, which provides advice on policies, procedures, terms and conditions, people relations, and change management. The team ensures compliance with employment law and supports engagement with colleagues and trade unions. A key focus of the role is having a strong people relations background, including supporting, coaching, and advising managers on end-to-end processes such as grievances, performance management, and disciplinary matters, as well as supporting large-scale organisational change, including restructures and redundancies.
Main duties of the job include:
- Coaching, advising, challenging, and supporting colleagues at all levels across NICE on a range of complex and sensitive people relations issues.
- Supporting large scale organisational change programmes end to end, including restructures, TUPE, and redundancies.
- Ensuring People Relations casework is accurately recorded and regularly maintained in relevant databases and trackers.
- Monitoring the type, complexity, and volume of people relation cases in the organisation.
- Supporting and advising on people relations issues escalated by the People Hub.
- Contributing to the review, update, development, and implementation of People policies and processes.
- Supporting the development and implementation of toolkits and frameworks that support policies.
- Providing support and guidance to managers in job design relating to management of change.
- Supporting the embedding of a positive climate of people relations in line with Restorative and Just Learning principles.
- Building strong partnerships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Deputising for and supporting the People Relations and Culture Team Lead.
Equality and Diversity: All NICE employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people.
Health and Safety: All NICE employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
Governance: All NICE employees must adhere to NICE policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt.
This job description does not cover all aspects of the job holder's duties but is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility.
Person specification: Essential criteria include qualifications such as CIPD level 5 or equivalent, degree level education or equivalent experience, and evidence of commitment to personal and professional development. Knowledge and skills required include good knowledge of HR legislation and best practice, sound understanding of relevant employment legislation, and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Experience required includes managing multi-stranded and contentious employment cases, advising managers on formal people relations meetings, and a detailed understanding of change management principles.
About us: We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offers generous NHS Pension, flexible working options, exclusive discounts, time to recharge, inclusive staff networks, and tailored development opportunities.
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Employee Relations and Change Specialist in Warrington employer: Resourcing Group
NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is an exceptional employer that prioritises a positive workplace culture and employee experience. With generous benefits such as a robust NHS pension, flexible working options, and tailored development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Located in vibrant Manchester or London, NICE fosters inclusivity through supportive staff networks and celebrates diversity, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
