Your new company
As one of the largest automotive retail groups in the UK, due to our continued growth and success, we are looking for a Employee Relations Manager to join their team.
This role is Monday- Friday 9am - 5.30pm 37.5 hours per week.
Salary is £33k plus a company car.
The role can be based at any of their sites in the following areas: Exeter/ Taunton/ Bridgwater/ Barnstaple/ Yeovil but you would be required to travel to all sites as and when needed.
Your new role
Working as an Employee Relations Manager you will be a key influencer with managers and colleagues, assisting them with their ER matters and general case management. You will work alongside the regional HR team to drive forward the Groups people agenda. You will develop an excellent understanding of how the organisation operates, in order to deliver sharp and commercially focussed advice. You will provide advice that is risk based and commercially focussed to ensure you are a facilitator and not an obstacle to action required when managing people matters. * To advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations including disciplinary and welfare cases, capability, grievance, and coaching managers where appropriate.
- Effective case management of all people related issues including employment tribunals.
- Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good employee ;relations across the organisation.
- Identifying trends and potential issues early and proactively offer advice and suggestions where necessary.
- Supporting on ad-hoc HR projects when required.
What you'll need to succeed
For this role we are looking for you to have:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Competent IT skills
- Good knowledge of employment law
- Knowledge of ER procedures and processes such as employment tribunals, disability, diversity and equal opportunities
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working autonomously whilst managing a large number of cases simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
What you'll get in return
- 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates * Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
What you need to do now
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