Employee Relations Advisor West Midlands

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Posting date:
03 January 2025
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
02 February 2025
Location:
B37 7ES
Company:
Mitie
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
67366

Mitie

About the Role:

Join Mitie’s expanding People Team as a dedicated Employee Relations Advisor in Birmingham. This hybrid role, with Friday presence in our Birmingham office, offers flexible working to support your work-life balance. You’ll support managers with advice and coaching on Employee Relations cases, ensuring fair policies align with legislation and best practices while considering risk and commerciality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of complex Employee Relations issues.
  • Utilize expertise in Employee Relations and employment law.
  • Employ Mitie’s case management system for remote delivery.
  • Collaborate with the wider HR team and senior stakeholders.
  • Gain exposure to diverse contracts (public and private).
  • Partner with the legal team on Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal claims.
  • Collaborate with Occupational Health providers.
  • Conduct Employee Relations policy and process reviews, recommending improvements, and implementing enhanced services, policies, and procedures.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of Employee Relations policies and employment laws.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload (up to 60 cases).
  • Experience in a HR Shared Service Centre (desirable).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentiality and respect in handling sensitive situations.
  • Ability to approach situations with curiosity and various solution-oriented thinking.
  • Providing accurate Employee Relations advice to managers.
  • CIPD qualification at Levels 3, 5, or 7 (support for further studies available – desirable).

Why Join Us:

Mitie is committed to building a ‘Great Place to Work.’ Join our team of talented and solution-focused Employee Relations specialists and be part of a supportive, dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.