Interim ER Consultant

Our Financial Services client are looking to engage with an interim Employee Relations Consultant to support a period of Organisational change for 3-6 months. Based from home but with travel within the region and occasionally London. This would comprise of circa 1 day a week.

You will play a crucial role in managing and supporting complex and escalated case management. The primary focus will be on fostering a positive working environment, resolving employee issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and grievances, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and fairly.

Conduct investigations into employee complaints, including discrimination, harassment, and other workplace conflicts.

Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and employment law.

Develop and implement employee relations programs to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.

Mediate disputes and facilitate conflict resolution sessions between employees or between employees and management.

Coordinate with legal counsel on complex employee relations issues as needed.

Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases and track trends to proactively address potential issues.

Support the on boarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.

Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

In-depth knowledge of employment laws and best practices in employee relations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This role will start immediately and is inside IR35