Distinct | B Corp
ER Partner
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Employee Relations Partner
Hybrid working with two days in the office each week
Employee Relations is at its best when it goes beyond managing cases and starts shaping capability, influencing leaders and driving better business outcomes.
If you are an experienced ER professional who enjoys coaching managers, spotting trends before they become problems and partnering with stakeholders to create long term solutions, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are supporting a large, fast-paced organisation as they continue to invest in their People function with the appointment of a newly created Employee Relations Partner position. Joining an established and collaborative team, you will play a key role in delivering expert ER support across multiple business areas while helping to develop management capability and influence the future direction of employee relations across the organisation.
The opportunity
This is far more than a traditional case management role.
Alongside managing a varied and complex ER caseload, you will partner with operational leaders to identify trends, recommend improvements and coach managers to build confidence and capability in handling people matters effectively.
You will also have the opportunity to influence wider ER strategy by analysing themes across the business, identifying training opportunities, keeping ahead of changes in employment legislation and helping the business take a proactive rather than reactive approach to employee relations.
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There is also scope to take on people management responsibility within the ER team as the function continues to evolve.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a complex employee relations caseload including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence management and appeals
- Conducting and leading workplace investigations and providing clear recommendations
- Coaching and supporting managers to improve confidence and capability in managing people issues
- Providing expert advice on UK employment legislation and best practice
- Identifying trends within employee relations data and recommending proactive solutions
- Supporting tribunal preparation and advising on organisational risk
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to improve employee relations across the business
- Keeping abreast of upcoming employment legislation and considering the impact on the organisation
- Supporting the ongoing development of the wider ER function
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys operating as a true business partner and is naturally curious about how employee relations can add value to an organisation.
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You will ideally bring:
- Previous experience in an Employee Relations Partner, Employee Relations Manager or Senior Employee Relations role
- Strong technical knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience coaching and influencing managers at all levels
- The confidence to challenge constructively and build credibility with senior stakeholders
- Experience working within fast paced commercial environments such as logistics, retail, FMCG, manufacturing or similar operational businesses
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify future risks and opportunities rather than simply responding to issues as they arise
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- The ability to work comfortably with ambiguity, balancing commercial needs with employment law and best practice
Why apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and well-established People team where you will have genuine influence, exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape how employee relations is delivered across the organisation.
If you enjoy partnering with the business, developing leaders and making a tangible impact beyond day to day case management, we would love to hear from you.
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