Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor

?? Full-Time, Permanent

?? Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (Hybrid 3 Days Office-Based, 2 from home)

?? Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

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Are you skilled in navigating Employee Relations challenges with sensitivity and empathy? If you thrive on making meaningful impacts within organisations, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're currently seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People Team at our head office in Sutton Coldfield. 

In this role, you'll be the dedicated individual for all matters related to Employee Relations, providing guidance and support to both employees and managers. From handling employee grievances and conducting investigations to advising on disciplinary matters and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our workplace culture.

What a day-to-day will look like in this role:

• ?? Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on a wide range of Employee Relations issues.
• ?? Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints or concerns, ensuring a fair and impartial process.
• ?? Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• ?? Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote a positive work environment and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• ?? Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to address systemic issues and drive continuous improvement in Employee Relations practices.

What we're looking for:

• ?? Previous experience in Employee Relations, HR, or related fields.
• ?? CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualified or qualified through relevant experience. 
• ?? Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices in Employee Relations.
• ?? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust at all levels of the organisation.
• ?? Proven problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• ?? Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

What we offer:

• ?? Annual salary of up to £40,000 per annum.
• ?? 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• ?? BUPA Private Healthcare (Self)
• ?? Pension Scheme.
• ?? Life Assurance X2.
• ?? Free On-Site Parking.
• ???�? Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the employee experience at Dignity Funerals, we want to hear from you! Apply now or share with someone who would excel in this role. 

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your application.

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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