Job Description
What will you be doing?We’re looking for a talented individual to join our London-based team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Employee Relations support across the business, with a particular focus on M&A integration activity. As the primary point of contact for ER matters within our integrating businesses, you’ll provide expert guidance while also supporting the wider organisation during quieter periods.The role requires someone who can think critically, spot risks early, and confidently navigate complex or unclear situations to bring issues to a successful resolution. In addition, experience is required in supporting consultation processes, as well as managing complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, and sensitive investigations, ensuring robust and legally sound outcomes.As Employee Relations Adviser your responsibilities will include among othersEstablish and develop trusted relationships across the business at a variety of levels through collaboration and gaining credibilityContribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practicesMaintain knowledge of current case law, identify implications to our current practices and make proposals for improvement where relevantProvide support to the HR Business Partners to deliver change projects, e.g. restructuring, redundancies, TUPE Consultations and other M&A activitiesLead and/or participate on certain projects e.g. policy and process reviews, SMCR, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Whistleblowing etcProvide support to the wider HR Senior Team as requiredProvide HR advice and guidance to specific client groupsTake ownership of employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, and appeals, ensuring thorough investigation, documentation, and resolution in line with legal and policy frameworksProvide support on employee relations issues and advise on other employee relations issues including the case management of performance improvement plans, sickness absence management, grievances and disciplinaries etc, escalating as requiredProvide support on other leaves of absence such as maternity/paternity leave and changes to terms and conditions including flexible working requests etcProactively support the wider team of HR Advisers, sharing your integration specific knowledge and experience where beneficialCompile and analyse HR Management Information
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should haveUp-to-date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and current thinking and developments in HR.Ability to manage conflicting priorities & deliver to deadlines.Experience in supporting consultation processes, as well as managing complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, and sensitive investigations.Experience of more complex case management.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.Professional Qualifications and EducationCIPD L5 or equivalent relevant professional qualification
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that includeCompetitive salaryPrivate medical insuranceLife assurancePension contributionHybrid working model (role dependent)Generous holiday packageOption to purchase additional holidayShared parental leaveCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanEye care supportWe are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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