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Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist- Field Based

Iceland · United Kingdom (North Wales | Head Office) · Hybrid · Full Time

Public Sector Full Time Hybrid

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About this role

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for acommitted and passionate Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist to join our growing business. This role will be field based with travel nationwide. PURPOSE OF ROLETo be an advocate for the employment relationship supporting Employee Relations, Wellbeing, D&I & Reward, through the creation of transparent policy, process and undertaking relevant project work to drive engagement. You will also be responsible for sharing best practice across group and associated Companies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • To provide a high standard of advice and guidance on ER and Engagement activity, in accordance with strategic operational and legislative requirements
  • To work in collaboration with specialist teams to deliver activity aligned to: Wellbeing, D&I, Reward and Employee Relations that meet both business and customer need
  • To continually assess our policy and procedures ensuring they comply with current legislation and align with strategy and culture
  • To be a proactive participant  in project work as required within the team or as part of wider cross functional working group
  • Involvement in group-related BAU activity and case escalationsT
  • o create and deliver ER training sessions as required to drive capability within the HR function and the management populationTo support the employment solicitors in their management of Iceland and Group tribunal claims, providing clear instruction on any settlement discussions
  • Provide on-site support for escalated ER issues across the estate, as required and at short notice
KEY MEASURES
  • Consistent and legally compliant ER practices in place, underpinned by robust company policies
  • Improved compliance on ER issues
  • Collation and analysis of data e.g. Tribunal claims, disciplines, redundancies, and continuous education of line managers
KEY SKILLS
  • Experience in providing commercial and legally sound advice on escalated ER matters
  • Experience in managing an Employment Tribunal caseload
  • Experience with Trade Unions and dispute resolution
  • Experience in creation and delivery of ER training
  • Agile communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Effective Planning and Organisational skills
  • Resilience
  • Ability to influence
  • Analytical skills
  • PC literate
  • Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What to expect from us:
  • Collaborative environment
  • 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
  • Free parking
  • Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!Subsidised Costa onsite
  • Charity fundraising events
  • Educational sponsorship
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Long service awards
  • Reward & recognition
Apply Now! 
https://jobs.icelandcareers.co.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=217662


Hiring organisation

Iceland

We’ve come a long way since our business was founded in November 1970. How far? Well, let’s just say we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing food retailers and the nation’s favourite frozen food provider. In terms of frozen food turnover, we’re second only to Tesco and catching up fast! It’s all down to our back to basics business culture and high-quality products at prices that delight. Our no nonsense approach to fantastic customer service sees over 3.5 million customers visiting our stores every week. And believe us when we say, we make every single one of those customers our top priority. We’ve also got a history of innovation and being the first to the market. We were the first to introduce free home delivery and the first to champion non-GM ingredients in our Food You Can Trust range. But we’ll be the last to take success for granted. That’s why we’re always on the look out for people with ideas, initiative and proven talent. We’re a fast-paced business with a sleeves-up approach, so our people work hard at every level, gaining exposure, insight and continuous career development, whatever their role. But, if you’re as ambitious as we are, you’ll expect nothing less. Iceland employs 17,000 people across Retail, our Deeside Head Office and our Distribution Centres and we almost 700 stores across the UK. Join our team and enjoy all the training, development and career opportunities a business of our size and pace has to offer. To find out much more about our business and current vacancies, click on www.iceland.co.uk

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