Employee Relations Specialist (ER Support)
This for our client who are a leading domestic insurance company. This will be on a short term contract, Inside IR35 and based working out of London, once a week onsite, turning to two days in the new year.
Reports to: Head of Employee Relations
About the Role:
We are seeking an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist to provide support to our Employee Relations team. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with employment law and will act as a senior escalation point for complex ER cases. While the primary focus will be on the Change Partner role, this position will support business-as-usual (BAU) activities, allowing senior team members to focus on organizational change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on complex ER issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management, and performance cases.
- Assist in managing settlement agreements and ensuring compliance with employment law and internal HR policies.
- Serve as an escalation point for the ER team, providing counsel on difficult cases and supporting decision-making.
- Support the validation of consultation proposals from an employment law perspective, ensuring the business complies with legal requirements.
- Work closely with the HR and Change teams to ensure alignment of ER activities with broader business objectives.
- Provide support on various BAU ER matters, allowing senior ER team members to focus on change initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong experience in Employee Relations, with a deep understanding of employment law and its practical application in a corporate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex ER cases, including grievance and disciplinary issues.
- Experience handling settlement agreements and other legal aspects of HR management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Experience within the financial or insurance sector (preferred but not essential).
Preferred Attributes:
- Ability to work independently and provide expert-level support on ER matters.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support a fast-paced HR team during times of change.
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