Employee Relations/ER Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Employee Relations/ER Specialist
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 12 months
Pay rate: Negotiable depending on skills and experience
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire / Hybrid

🚀 Join the Future of Nuclear Fusion Energy! Employee Relations/ER Specialist at UKAEA

Join Our Team as an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist at UKAEA

Are you an experienced HR professional with a knack for navigating complex employee relations matters? Do you thrive in a role where you can lead and support your team while ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority), they're at the forefront of pioneering nuclear fusion energy research. Their work is not only groundbreaking but also crucial for shaping a sustainable energy future. As part of the People Department, you'll play a vital role in supporting their mission by leading on intricate employee relations matters and providing invaluable guidance to the team.

Role Overview:
As an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist, you'll be instrumental in managing the more complex ER cases, providing support to People Advisors and Business Partners, and ensuring that their people managers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. Your responsibilities will include setting up a robust framework for managing and documenting ER cases, conducting workshops to upskill the team, and holding casework clinics to future-proof processes.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with Employment Law and legislation.
* Provide support and guidance to People Advisors, Business Partners, and line managers on ER processes and procedures.
* Establish a framework for managing ER case work, including creating guidance materials, investigating manager packs, and process flows.
* Conduct casework clinics with investigating managers and related advisors to ensure consistency and future-proofing of processes.
* Prepare ET (Employment Tribunal) paperwork and collaborate with legal teams when necessary.

Experience Required:
* Up-to-date knowledge of Employment Law and legislation.
* Significant experience in managing ER case work with a focus on documentation and adherence to processes.
* Ability to interpret Employment Law and provide guidance to stakeholders.
* Experience in preparing ET paperwork and liaising with legal professionals.
* Proven track record in setting up frameworks for managing ER cases.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in the nuclear fusion energy sector, apply now and join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy!

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

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