Employee Relations Partner
The Works Stores Ltd
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Coleshill • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Organisational Excellence , strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Conflict Management , ability to manage conflicts and provide empathetic support.
- High-risk handling , experience in handling high-risk disciplinary actions and performance management.
- Attention to detail , keen attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
- HR Expertise , proven experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
- Legal knowledge , strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Discretion , ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Technical proficiency , proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!
- MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
- Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Holiday – 33 days including bank holidays.
- Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days
- Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
- Stream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
- Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
- 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs
- And loads more! – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employee relationsgrievances managementdisciplinary actionsperformance managementpolicy compliancerecord maintenancesickness absence managementconflict managementstrategic planningHR expertise
Soft Skills
organisational excellencecommunication skillsinterpersonal abilitiesattention to detaildiscretionproblem-solvingconflict resolutionproactive approachempathetic supportpragmatic solutions