Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide first line ER advice to our colleagues and assist line managers in understanding, and optimising our processes, policies and procedures and supporting them through the process
Form trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders across the group
Responsibilities:
- Support the business in all first line employee relations matters in line with HR policies and procedures
- Consistently delivering a professional and proactive approach, enabling managers to achieve their objectives, through coaching, and the provision of ER advice that is prompt, persuasive, effective, and evaluates risk, such as discrimination, unfair dismissal etc. This will include areas such as Performance Management and Long-Term Sickness.
- Be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with change.
- Prioritise and plan how to resolve each case that is assigned to you in a timely manner
- Coach and develop line manager autonomy, by supporting them through our processes, policies and procedures.
- Providing training to the wider People Team and the Business, being a role model and offering support and guidance where appropriate.
- Work with the wider People Management team on People Projects as required
- Develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with the Employee Relations Specialist Team in referring and resolving employee relations cases in a seamless way
- To be seen as an expert in understanding People policy
- Take ownership of the flexible working process including making changes on the system
- Developing brilliant relationships within the business
- Continually develop your own understanding of employment legislation
- Work closely with the ER Advisory Manager to build knowledge and share best practice within the ER Advisory team and beyond
- Note take for disciplinaries, grievances, welfare meetings etc
- Assist the ER Advisory Manager to gather value adding data
Connells Group
is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.
Connells Group UK
is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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