Employee Relations And People Advisory Manager

University of Bradford 

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations and People Advisory Manager to lead the People Advisory team at the University. Join us in making a difference at our University, as part of the People, Culture and Wellbeing Directorate. 

Reporting into the Head of People Business Partnering, you will lead and develop the People Advisory team to provide a high-quality people-centric and compliant advisory service to University managers and leaders, which aligns with our strategic direction, culture, and values.

You will also lead on the cyclical review of our people policies, contributing to the development, implementation, and enhancement of policies and processes that align with our core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations Service Delivery: Oversee the provision of an effective and holistic day-to-day Employee Relations service to Faculties/Directorates, leading and developing a team who deal with a high volume of varied casework, with a focus on informal resolution and managing risk. 
• Policy Review and Engagement: Lead on a cyclical review of People policies, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Legislation Monitoring: Stay ahead of UK legislation changes, liaising with appropriate policy leads to ensure that People policies, procedures, and guidance are compliant, effectively implemented, and communicated.
• People Practices: As a member of the University People and Culture team, contribute to the development and delivery of innovative people practices and strategies.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience in a similar role in a large complex organisation
• Experience of effectively leading and managing a high performing hybrid team, who manage a high and complex caseload
• In-depth knowledge UK employment legislation. 
• Experience of leading on policy development and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• A commitment to upholding and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in all practice.

In Return we Offer: 

• 30 days annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas). 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Great campus facilities including: 
• Unique fitness centre 
• Eye clinic 
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation 
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery 
• Food & drink outlets 

Generous employer contribution pension schemes Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts. Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

To apply or to view the job description or see our full benefits please visit our website.