time left to apply End Date: May 28, 2025 (11 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR030145
Employee Relations Partner
CrossCountry are currently seeking a number of experienced ER Partners to join our team in Derby, Leeds, Newcastle or Reading.
There is a requirement for the successful candidate(s) to be on site for 3-4 days per week.
The ER Partner will provide an exceptional HR service, delivering quality, consistent advice; sharing knowledge and building the capability of the line managers in the area.
The ER Partner balances a reactive caseload with a proactive approach to reducing issues and delivering appropriate interventions, guiding managers on the best practices to people management.
This role also builds strong and lasting relationships with employees and line managers to continually improve execution of HR policy and processes within the business. Experience of working with trade unions is essential.
Principal Accountabilities
To provide practical and effective first line employee relations advice to Managers and employees
This includes (but is not limited to) providing timely and accurate advice with regards to disciplinary, grievance, absence management and family friendly policies.
Able to manage queries empathetically and in turn communicate outcomes clearly and articulately with the aim of minimising appeals.
Support and coach Line Managers to effectively manage and resolve employee relations matters through to appropriate conclusions.
Provide support to Line Managers and the wider HR team during meetings
Have an excellent working knowledge of up to date employment legislation, best practice and case law
Take a proactive role in the continuous improvement in the management of employee relations, keeping up to date with any legislative changes and developments in best practice HR and TU relations
Able to work autonomously and prioritise accordingly (with guidance and support from the People Relations management team where required)
Be able to use Occupational Health appropriately within people relations casework and write referrals to OH Advisors
Communicate with and support the HR management team to ensure employee relations policies and procedures are fairly and proportionately applied, whilst identifying opportunities for improvement to current practices
Maintain clear audit trails for all HR records in accordance with GDPR regulations
Act as a team player with the wider HR team by sharing knowledge and expertise
Assist with ad-hoc project work when required.
Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training
CIPD qualified to a minimum of Level 5. Level 3 may be considered if the candidate is able to demonstrate substantial relevant HR generalist based work experience, with a desire to gain Level 5 qualification
Previous HR/People Advisor related experience is essential, preferably in a unionised environment with responsibility for managing high volume complex caseloads
Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and People Relations policies and procedures
Be comfortable offering advice and minute taking in formal meetings to ensure all interactions are documented accurately and conducted appropriately
Good communication skills with the ability to guide and influence and the confidence to challenge current practices appropriately where required
Able to communicate clearly and articulately with all stakeholders throughout the business
Proficient knowledge of Office365 and HR Systems
Accurate typing skills recognising the need for attention to detail
Proven experience of working within a constantly changing environment
Ability to communicate with all levels.
Experience of Human Resource systems
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Excellent telephone manner.
To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of Wednesday 28th April 2025.
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Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
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