Employee Relations Specialist

Role: Employee Relations Specialist

Sector: Public and Not-for-Profit

Duration: Permanent

Location: Birmingham, B16 8TP - Hybrid

Salary: £50,401 per annum

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our client based in Birmingham this role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days a week required onsite for a permanent contract.

The ideal Employee Relations Specialist will be the go-to expert for all ER matters, leading the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant and people-centred advisory services across the organisation. Working closely with managers, offering guidance, coaching and training to help them handle complex cases with confidence and fairness, safeguarding the wellbeing of our employees and the organisation's reputation. The Employee Relations Specialist will lead and develop our ER advisory team; fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture where service excellence is fundamental.

The duties of the Employee Relations Specialist include:

• ER Case Manager - Lead and manage complex or high-risk employee relations cases, including but not limited to grievance, absences, and capability etc.
• Ensure all ER advice is compliant, consistent, and aligned with the organisation's values
• Line manage a team of people advisors, overseeing day-to-day delivery, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Coaching and development - provide coaching and practical guidance to managers to develop their people management capabilities
• Oversee the accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance of all ER-related documentation and case records.
• Take ownership of assigned policies and support reviews in line with the policy schedule and legal developments
• Support HR business Partners in the delivery of small-scale change initiatives (redundancy and TUPE)
• Ensure all ER cases are accurately logged and maintained.
• Analyse and interpret HR case data and trends. Produce regular MI reports
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business. Respond to service issues or complaints professionally and constructively. Monitor customer satisfaction and use feedback to inform service enhancements.
• Support the development and delivery of the ER-related learning for line managers and people services team.
• Share knowledge and best practice to improve internal capability and ensure a consistent approach.

The Employee Relations Specialist will ideally:

• Experience of managing complex ER Casework across multiple areas such as grievance, disciplinary etc.
• Line management experience
• Experience of working in a shared service or decentralised HR environment would be beneficial
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Track record of supporting change programmes such as TUPE transfers and restructures
• Experience in reviewing and improving HR policies and Guidance materials

The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 7 qualified in people management or working towards this.

The Employee Relations Specialist will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently.

Our client is hoping to have the Employee Relations Specialist in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield as soon as possible by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly.

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