Interim ER Specialist
- Employer
- Hays
- Location
- West London, England
- Salary
- £300.0 - £346.0 per annum + c300-340 per day
- Closing date
- 21 Sep 2024
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- Sector
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract & temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
- HR Jobs Level
- Specialist
- Specialist Area
- Employee Relations
- CIPD Membership
- CIPD Member
Job Details
Your new company
A pharmaceutical company.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of International Employee Relations in the UK, this role will be responsible for managing all labour relations matters and employee relations (ER) cases in Germany, the role will support Germany from the West London office.
Essential Functions
This position will primarily focus on providing ER situational support in UK and certain international locations, and be part of supporting strategic initiatives. The role will:
* Serve as a subject matter expert on a broad range of ER issues, including performance management, internal investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, severance, the redundancy and consultation process, and HR policies and practices, among others.
* Provide advice and support to employees, managers, leaders, and HR
o Responding to and investigating complaints involving complex employment matters under guidance and supervision from senior Employee Relations management and internal and External Legal counsel.
o Support business change processes, including acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations
* Providing insight and interpretation to managers and employees regarding relevant employment principles, complex employee relations issues, performance management, workplace investigations and critical incident management as well as on processes linked to occupational health process.
* Pro-actively assists in reviewing, revising and/or recommending ER policies for the company
* Partner effectively to create change management and communication plans for a broad audience to include Human Resources and employees as appropriate.
* Conducts ongoing analysis of employee relations data to identify trends and determine levels of staff satisfaction in order to partner to create and develop programs and initiatives that will support strategic efforts to create an ideal work environment.
* Facilitates training and workshops on key HR policies and best practices.
* Collaborate across functions and departments, including Legal for advice and decision on employee relations matters.
* Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders in HR and the business.
What you'll need to succeed
CIPD qualified or equivalent, the successful candidate will have a proven background in managing ER casework in Germany. You will be able to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in advising HR and business leaders on how to navigate sensitive ER issues in a fair, compliant, and pragmatic manner.
You will demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and navigate unique or ambiguous situations using their best judgment, and collaborate well with teams across functions, departments, and geographies. You will be able to start a new role on short notice and will be able to commit to working 3 days per week for a 3-6 month duration. It is essential that 3 days will be completed in the west london office per week.
What you'll get in return
You will join a leading business.
What you need to do now
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