Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Employee Relations Specialist

Are you looking to work in an exciting forward thinking global business? We are looking for an ER Specialist to join our HR function to work across the full remit of ER case work with focus in mid-range complexity/risk. This position could be based in Crawley, Cheadle, Reading or Glasgow.

The Role

We are looking for an ER Specialist who has the ability to work proactively across the business who can anticipate and manage risks. You will be a skilled communicator who knows when to coach and when to advise! It is key that you are an adept influencer who is effective when faced with ambiguity.

The successful candidate will be highly skilled at identifying, communicating and managing risk and proactively seeks 'win-win' outcomes for all wherever possible . The ER Specialist will strongly support all parties to work collectively to achieve best outcomes for individuals and the business. You'll also work with colleagues to design & deliver training to mid-level people managers on ER policy and process.

This position requires the right candidate to be able to effectively and clearly identify and mitigate risk through drawing on knowledge of relevant employment legislation, ensuring legal compliance in the development of options and decisions made. We are looking for someone to draw on experience and have strong knowledge and understanding of case priorities and needs in order to effectively prioritise work and case load. The successful candidate will take a highly planned and organised approach, setting out clear steps and associated timeframes, and shares and agrees these with all key stakeholders. If you think that is the role for you contact Alice Hardy Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-AH1 or click on the apply button now.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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