Employee Relations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver expert advice and solutions regarding employee relations issues to managers at various regional locations.

• Provide guidance on intricate disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, TUPE transfers, organizational restructuring, and capability management.

• Train and enhance the skills of line managers to ensure adherence to procedural and legal standards, thereby minimizing organizational risk.

• Assist the Treatment West sector, which includes the Shropshire and Telford as well as the Merseyside and Halton business divisions.

• Establish and sustain cooperative relationships with local union representatives.

• Support managers during pay negotiations and aid in the resolution of trade disputes.

• Mentor and cultivate line managers into proficient people leaders.

• Strategically oversee absence management initiatives and work towards reducing absenteeism rates.

• Lead TUPE transfers, mergers and acquisitions, and transformational initiatives.

• Ensure smooth transitions, engage stakeholders, and guide the organization through periods of change.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in an employee relations position within a unionized setting.

• Background in advising on complex employee relations cases and litigation, including managing Employment Tribunal claims.

• Capability to apply pertinent legal principles and conduct risk assessments.

• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.

• Proficient in interacting with all levels of management and operational teams.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to achieve results under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with car/allowance.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Veolia benefits.

• Access to a company pension scheme.

• Discounts on groceries and with well-known retailers.

• Resources that promote physical, mental, and financial health.

• 24-hour access to a virtual GP for employees and family members residing in the same household.

• One paid day off each year to volunteer and support the community.

• Continuous training and development opportunities.

• Employee financial wellness support through Stream, including early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching, and rewards.

• Reasonable and appropriate adjustments throughout the application process.