HR Caseworker

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Ground Control is the UKs largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We are a values centered business creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all. We are the contractor of choice for many wellknown private and public organisations Network Rail Tesco Sainsburys and the Tower of London to name a few.

We are looking for an experiencedHRCaseworker someone who thrives on challenge and working in a constantly changing and evolving environment. Working with our Operational Managers you will be responsible for advising on all emerging and ongoing employee relations issues by owning and managing each ER case from intake to remediation and follow up as necessary.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident

• We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app

• A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options
  

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

What youll achieve:

• Acting as an advisor to managers regarding policies and procedures relating to the management of their own teams.
• Coaching managers to manage casework in line with Ground Control policy values and best practice to support our aims of delivering a great people experience whilst growing our business.
• Work with the wider People team and external advisors to administer and manage all ER services including casework dismissals appeals organisational change employment tribunals and TUPE transfers.
• Provide proactive and commercial subject matter expertise and support on a range of people issues while improving our internal capabilities by facilitating line manager training.

Who are we looking for

• A passionate and commercially minded people professional with demonstrable experience gained in medium/large organisation and a strong drive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
  
• Significant experience of working within a generalist people role covering employee relations restructuring change management TUPE transfers performance management and policy writing.
  
• Exceptional relationship skills with a proven track record of building influential and trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to use Excel at an advanced level build trackers and measure results in quantitative and qualitative terms.
• Highly resilient and very comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritise and work flexibly to balance business requirements with commercial drivers and people priorities.

Most of the work for this role will be home based however office attendance and national travel will also be required.

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