Hybrid Employee Relations Partner

at The Works Stores Ltd

• Job title: Employee Relations Partner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Coleshill, United Kingdom

About the role

• ER Partner managing employee relations within The Works. Fostering a positive work culture while ensuring compliance in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Solicitors to reduce the risk of cases going to tribunal
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues , including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Policy Compliance , ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws.
• Offer advice and support on policy interpretation and application.
• Support HR initiatives and projects , including employee engagement, retention, and development programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records , of employee relations cases, including meeting notes, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively , with managers and employees to address concerns and provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Provide training, coaching, and development support , to managers and employees on employee relations topics.
• Offer professional, expert, best practice, and legally compliant advice, coaching, and support, to cross-functional line managers on employee relations casework.
• Pragmatic Solutions , guideline managers to formulate pragmatic and business-focused solutions balanced with policy application and employment legislation.
• Tribunal Support , assist the Head of People Business Partnering & ER and Senior People Business Partners in preparing tribunal cases, ensuring timely documentation and information.
• Sickness Absence Management , work closely with the People Partnering Administrator to oversee the management of sickness absence cases.

Requirements

• Organisational Excellence , strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Conflict Management , ability to manage conflicts and provide empathetic support.
• High-risk handling , experience in handling high-risk disciplinary actions and performance management.
• Attention to detail , keen attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• HR Expertise , proven experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
• Legal knowledge , strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Discretion , ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Technical proficiency , proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!
• MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
• Family Friendly Leave - Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Holiday – 33 days including bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days
• Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
• Stream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
• Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
• 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs
• And loads more! – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.