Employee Relations Advisor

Location - Telford 2-3 days per week

This is 12 months Fixed Term Contract Position

The role is part of Schneider Electric's UK & Ireland Zone, as a global technology group focused on helping customers make the most of their energy. The UK and Ireland territory, which stands at c4000 colleagues, has embarked upon an exciting period of growth and transformation. The scope of this role is to support our Senior HR Business Partners and HR Business Partners with Employee Relations activity, as well as being an active member of the broader HR community.

As an Employee Relations Advisor, your mission is to provide expert guidance and support on all aspects of employee relations across the UK & Ireland.
You will act as a trusted advisor, offering clarity on employee relations policies and procedures and responding to queries to enable effective decision-making.
As a key member of the HR Business Partnering community, you will champion best practices, foster collaboration, and drive consistency in employee relations approaches across the region, supporting a positive and legally compliant workplace culture.

• Employee Relations Case Management:
  Lead and manage complex employee relations cases across the UK & Ireland, including grievances, disciplinaries, appeals, redundancies, TUPE, probation, and performance improvement plans. Ensure cases are handled in line with company policies, employment law, and best practice, delivering fair and consistent outcomes.
• Manager Upskilling and Support:
  Coach and support managers through ER processes and investigations, including drafting invitation letters and outcome letters for cases managed (including those raised through Trust Line). Provide guidance to ensure compliance and consistency in approach.
• Performance Improvement Support:
  Assist managers with the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process, including preparation and attendance at review meetings and formal meetings to provide ER expertise and ensure fair handling.
• Employee Relations Queries:
  Respond to employee relations policy and process queries escalated from HR Services, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• HR Business Partner
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with HR Business Partners to share best practices, ensure consistency of approach, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance employee relations across the UK & Ireland.
• ER Capability Building:
  Support the planning and delivery of ER compliance sessions and training for managers, promoting understanding of policies and fostering a culture of compliance and fairness.

• Ideally CIPD qualified, with active employment law knowledge
• Ideally 2+ years HR exposure with employee related case work
• English fluent
• Experience of working in an HR department in a variety of more junior roles across the HR model (e.g. HR Services, Talent, Reward)
• Ability to build strong relationships, offering the right balance of support and challenge to key stakeholders
• Strong Employee Relations background and experience of managing complex cases to a successful resolution
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the HR operating model and wider business
• Ability to work with & manage highly sensitive and confidential data
• Relentless drive & commitment to achieve results and challenge the status quo.

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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