Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Senior Employee Relations Partner - UK

Are you an energetic, pro-active HR Professional, passionate about policies & people relations? Are you a trusted advisor, a confident communicator who can help shape our people agenda? Are you the dynamic, results-oriented, team-player that we are looking for? Would you like to work for a company that enhances society together? 

Location: Peterborough 

Salary: FTE £36,000 to £52,000 per annum, non-negotiable. 

Hours: Full or part time - we welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our colleagues work flexibly. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we won’t judge you for asking! 

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to purchase 10 additional days.
• 7% employer pension contributions (3% employee contributions + ER NI re-invested),
• Fully funded Single private medical and dental cover with BUPA, optional addition of family members at discounted rates
• Life assurance, enhanced sickness, Maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Flu jabs and health checks 

Royal HaskoningDHV is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration.  

Role Context:

The primary role is to ensure that HR guidance and coaching is provided in relation to all Employee Relations and people activities to all managers and employees at Royal HaskoningDHV in the UK. Reporting directly to the HR Country Manager for the UK, as part of our People relations team, also providing second level support to our People Services team. 

What will you do as a People Relations Partner:

• Provide Employee Relations support ensuring that all advice provided is in line with HR policy and 
• Support the execution of restructuring, relocations, mergers & acquisitions, on a project basis.
• Support organisational change by providing change management strategies, defining, and implementing communication plans.
• Coach managers on individual Employee Relations issues including, but not limited to, absenteeism, grievances, performance issues, disciplinaries, personal development, & engagement
• Work closely with our HR Business Partners, People Services team and Global Centres of Expertise for an efficient, and effective employee experience from job offer acceptance to off boarding employees (Hire2Retire)
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with country legislation and advise line managers
• Engage with the Global mobility team on Immigration matters to ensure alignment within the business and support compliance of our Immigration sponsorship 
• Work closely with the HR Country Manager & HR Business Partners to build and implement new HR/People strategies that are aligned with current Business objectives and drive change across the business

What will you bring:

You will quickly understand the organisation, understanding what is needed and how to translate this into the organisation and the people agenda.  

In addition, you will have: 

• Strong Employee Relations experience including organizational change processes and change management, including TUPE & 
• Consultation experience relating to both individual and collective 
• Highly effective organising and planning 
• Good written communications
• 4-5 years of experience in an HR advisory role, at a senior level
• Experience working in a global and matrix environment, would be 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build confidence, and credibility, whilst engaging in challenging conversations
• The ability to deal with complexity and change management in a positive and proactive manner.
• Minimum of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) level 5

What we offer you:

Friendly, Ambitious, Exciting, Lively, Collaborative & Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society together with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Then Join us! 

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life