Employee Relations Business Partner

We are currently recruiting for an Employee Relations Business Partner to join our HR team. The role will report into our HR Director.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive employee relations within our firm. Your primary focus will be on fostering a productive and harmonious work environment managing employee grievances and promoting fair and consistent application of policies and procedures. This role requires strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills along with a proven understanding of employment law and regulations.

Main Duties

• Develop and implement employee relations strategies and programs that foster positive relationships and a productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and regulations staying updated with changes and advising management on employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies procedures and employment practices.
• Investigate and resolve employee grievances conducting thorough and impartial investigations in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with management to address performancerelated issues and develop appropriate corrective action plans.
• Mediate and facilitate discussions between employees and management to resolve conflicts and promote effective communication.
• Provide coaching and training to managers on employee relations matters conflict resolution and performance management.
• Develop and deliver employee relations training programs to enhance understanding and awareness among employees.
• Analyse employee relations data and trends to identify areas of improvement and recommend proactive solutions.
• Review exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify potential areas of concern and recommend improvements.
• Partner with HR Executives the DI Manager and management to ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR Executives the DI Manager and management to develop and implement disciplinary procedures and processes.
• Monitor employee morale and engagement levels proposing initiatives to improve employee satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and employment law ensuring compliance and promoting a positive work culture.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations documentation and records.
• Assist with generalist HR matters as and when required.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience as an Employee Relations Business Partner or in a similar employee relations role.
• Indepth knowledge of employment law regulations and best practices.
• Strong understanding of HR policies procedures and employment practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with employees and management at all levels.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills to address and resolve employee grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to conduct thorough and impartial investigations maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to analyse complex employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple cases and prioritise work effectively.
• Proficiency in using HRIS systems and other relevant HR tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.
• Bachelors degree in HR business administration or a related field is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in employee relations or mediation are beneficial.
• Experience in managing employee relations within a diverse workforce.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in employment law and industry best practices.

HR Contact

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Equal Opportunities

At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive inclusive and high performance working environment where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups including candidates from Black Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds LGBT people people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

GDPR

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We will process the information you provide solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. The information will be disclosed to the interview panel (if relevant) your line manager (if appointed) and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any references provided for the purposes of discussing your application and will ask your permission before doing so.

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• We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process.
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Should your application be unsuccessful the information provided will be deleted within 1 year of a decision not to progress your application.

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