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Employee Relation Specialist

Filton
2 weeks ago
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We are recruiting for a Employee Relation Specialist for a leading Aerospace organisation based in Filton.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH.

We have a great opportunity to join our HR team as an Employee Relations Advisor. We are an HR business facing team that supports the Filton site as well as other parts of our business such as Brize Norton, Broughton and London,

In this crucial role, you will be the go-to for providing advice, guidance, and support on a wide range of employee relations matters, including navigating complex industrial relations scenarios. You'll play a key part in ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures, contributing to a positive employee experience and working collaboratively with colleagues across the HR function.

What you'll be doing:

Providing advice and guidance to HRBPs and managers on a wide spectrum of employee relations issues, including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, absence management, and flexible working requests.
Managing and advising on industrial relations topics, including interacting with employee representatives, interpretation of collective agreements, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Conducting thorough and impartial investigations into employee relations issues, compiling detailed reports and recommending appropriate resolutions.
Coordinating and identifying training needs on employee relations and industrial relations topics to upskill HRBPs, managers and employees.
Contributing to the development and review of HR policies and procedures, including those related to industrial relations, to ensure they are legally compliant, fair, and effective.
Collaborating closely with HR Business Partners, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to provide integrated and holistic HR solutions.
Maintaining accurate and confidential employee relations records.
Supporting employee engagement initiatives and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

What you'll bring:

Proven experience as an Employee Relations Advisor or a similar role ideally within a large multinational environment, including experience in managing industrial relations matters.
Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and best practices, with a strong understanding of industrial relations frameworks and practices.
Good communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility.
Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, with a balanced and objective approach.
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across different HR functions and contribute to broader HR initiatives.

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

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