We are currently partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation based in Birmingham, who are recruiting for an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within manufacturing or a similar environment, and must be willing to travel to sites nationwide as required.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing ER casework escalated from site HR Managers including grievances, absence, disciplinaries

• Supporting external legal counsels in tribunals (if required)

• Running employment law updates with HR managers and upskilling them and operational managers on dealing with Employee Relations casework

• Providing policy and strategy advice to HR and operational colleagues

• Supporting employment related projects such as change programmes, TUPE, redundancy & M+A activities

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Large scale ER casework experience

• Worked within manufacturing or a similar environment

• Driving licence is essential

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Confident working with key stakeholders

Rewards and benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Company Car

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking

• Loyalty & recognition scheme

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (with flexibility based on ER caseload)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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