Employee Relations Manager

Kingston upon Thames

350/day

Start date: ASAP

Full time: Mon - Fri 36/hrs a week

Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking Employee Relations Manager in the Kingston upon Thames area.

To actively deliver a professional Human Resources Advisory and Policy service to a range of identified customers to support them on complex HR issues, providing professional advice and guidance to support them in the day to day operational management of their services.

The role is part of a shared service and while the role will predominantly focus on the activities of a borough; a group of schools and academies; and/or or other traded partners, there is an expectation that individuals will work flexibly across all areas where their expertise is required, to support the best use of HR resources to meet fluctuations in demand. Where opportunities to develop and improve HR policy and practice are identified, there is a responsibility to look to apply these across all partners to support the delivery of co-ordinated solutions and align HR policy, and practice to simplify, standardise and enhance HR service provision.

The postholder will be allocated a specific Senior HR Advisor or HR Advisor, but is expected to work closely with other Employee Relations Managers to effectively manage the work allocation.

Professional Experience

A detailed and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, HR policy and procedures and experience of interpreting and applying this to inform HR policy and support the business.

Significant experience of advising managers through change processes and on employee relations issues and investigations, with an understanding of the business and implications involved, then of providing practical HR support.Experience of providing and delivering a range of successful HR interventions within a large organisation, to a range of services and audiences at all levels.

A up-to-date understanding of HR and industry trends and best practice, to inform analysis, review and advice to management on operations and services.

An understanding of Public Sector terms and conditions, the role of local and national agreements, with experience of delivering HR services in a highly unionised environment.

Political and organisational Awareness Experience of working in a large and complex public sector environment, political sensitivity and awareness of the current challenges and issues facing Local Government organisations.An understanding of the strategic objectives of an organisation and how this relates to the HR and OD function.