Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Hybrid working pattern Remote/Office Based

Human Resources (HR) is a trusted partner at the University, providing a broad range of specialist HR services across academic and professional departments.

We are looking for experienced and proactive Employee Relations Specialists to join our team providing quality HR advice and support.

What We Offer

Your wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

•        Hybrid working

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

About the Role

You will join a supportive team of experienced ER professionals and you will be responsible for a wide range of HR matters, with a strong focus on employee relations and the management of complex casework. Delivering pragmatic solutions and supporting departmental managers through the University procedures and employment legislation are key requirements. You will have the opportunity to work on HR related projects and support training initiatives.

About You

You will be a confident and capable HR professional, with a pro-active approach and proven experience of providing quality HR advice and support in a highly devolved and unionised environment.

You will need to demonstrate experience of managing difficult cases to successful outcomes, and the ability to identify creative solutions to complex HR issues.

You will also be adept at developing strong working relationships across all levels of seniority and be able to demonstrate sound judgement underpinned by your knowledge of employment law and good practice.

Having experience of working in the HE sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

A recognised HR qualification or equivalent would be beneficial.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22 January 2024.