The Works Stores Ltd

Human Resources

• Liaising with Solicitors to reduce the risk of cases going to tribunal
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues , including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Policy Compliance , ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws.
• Offer advice and support on policy interpretation and application.
• Support HR initiatives and projects , including employee engagement, retention, and development programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records , of employee relations cases, including meeting notes, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively , with managers and employees to address concerns and provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Provide training, coaching, and development support , to managers and employees on employee relations topics.
• Offer professional, expert, best practice, and legally compliant advice, coaching, and support, to cross-functional line managers on employee relations casework.
• Pragmatic Solutions , guideline managers to formulate pragmatic and business-focused solutions balanced with policy application and employment legislation.
• Tribunal Support , assist the Head of People Business Partnering & ER and Senior People Business Partners in preparing tribunal cases, ensuring timely documentation and information.
• Sickness Absence Management , work closely with the People Partnering Administrator to oversee the management of sickness absence cases.

Employee Relations Partner

Social Media Manager

• Evolve and deliver our organic social strategy, ensuring it’s consistently executed and refined to build brand fame and deepen community engagement.
• Develop weekly and monthly content plans shaped by audience insights, product launches, cultural moments and priority campaigns.
• Partner with Brand Campaign and Creative teams to translate strategic pillars into compelling storytelling and innovative social‑first formats.
• Ensure all organic social activity is aligned with our brand campaigns, trading priorities and the wider marketing calendar.
• Lead the approach for Organic Social boosting to extend the reach of hero content across Meta, TikTok and Pinterest, balancing brand-building with commercial performance.
• Mentor and coach the Social Media Executive - strengthening strategic thinking, execution quality and alignment to the overarching strategy.
• Conduct in‑depth competitor and market analysis to identify opportunities, gaps and emerging spaces for the brand to own.

Employee Relations Partner

Social Media Strategy Lead – 9-12 month maternity cover