| Employee Relations (ER) Specialist - Retail | 45811050 | | Location: | UK | | Salary: | £35000 per annum + benefits | | Company: | Oasis Search | | Job Type: | Contract jobs | | Date posted : | 30/10/2009 18:17 | | | | | Job Description : | We are currently working with one of the World's leading retailers to recruit a team of ER specialists who can provide comprehensive ER support across their extensive branch network. Reporting to the Head of ER you will be assigned to a geographical region and will be expected to support store managers within this region to deliver upon and manage all ER related issues. You will be responsible for one of the following regions:
* London and the South East
* Midlands
* North West
These roles are initially offered as a 6 month FTC and there will be an expectation to travel across the branch network within your region. When applying please specify which region you would wish to be considered for.
Employee Relations (ER) Specialist - Retail - Job Role
Our client is looking for an accomplished, confident and assertive ER specialist with an extensive and current knowledge of UK Employment law combined with a clear understanding of the complexities and sensitivities of Employee Relations issues. You will be expected to provide realistic and pragmatic solutions to allow the effective and efficient resolution of all ER issues across the Retail network.
The overall objective of this role is to empower the managers to handle all ER cases and to guide them through the necessary processes that need to be adhered to in order to deal with any ER issues. Consequently you will need to have the ability to coach and influence line managers on the application of employment policies including poor performance, conduct and attendance as well as providing an impartial advisory service for all disciplinary and grievance cases.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of one of the World's leading brands.
Employee Relations (ER) Specialist - Retail - Key Skills
* Demonstrate an excellent technical knowledge of Employment law and the complexities of Employee Relations
* Previous experience of handling a volume of Employee Relations cases at any one time within a matrixed environment
* CIPD or other relevant qualifications are highly desirable
* Experience of the full Employee Relations life-cycle from development of personal improvement plans to grievance and disciplinary procedures
* Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to coach and influence Line Managers
* Passion and drive to provide an outstanding Employee Relation service
£35k basic + benefits
Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
HR / Employee Relations
South East
In order for us to process your application please include details of your current salary and salary expectations
Oasis Search Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.
Oasis Search are a leading specialist supplier of HR and Talent Management Professionals. Short listed for 'Best HR Recruitment Company' in the 2009 National Recruiter awards, we provide permanent, contract and interim professionals to the private and public sector.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.
| | | | | Contact : | Andrew White | | Reference : | Totaljobs/OS250697 | | |
