Our client is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant, based from home but with travel within the region (South). This would comprise of circa 1 day a week. As the HR officer, you will support a client group of circa 1000, together with a HR Business Partner and Head of HR.
You will play a crucial role in managing and improving employee relations within the organisation. The primary focus will be on fostering a positive working environment, resolving employee issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
Key Accountabilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and grievances, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and fairly.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints, including discrimination, harassment, and other workplace conflicts.
- Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and employment law.
- Develop and implement employee relations programs to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.
- Mediate disputes and facilitate conflict resolution sessions between employees or between employees and management.
- Coordinate with legal counsel on complex employee relations issues as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases and track trends to proactively address potential issues.
- Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
The Successful Candidate
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws and best practices in employee relations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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