We are currently representing a Wolverhampton based organisation who are looking to appoint a Head of Employee Relations on a 12-month contract. 

This is a hybrid position, offering 2/3 days p/week home working, and is a full-time role (37 hours pw)paying up to £68,528 (DOE).

Daily duties:

• Managing a team of HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, providing coaching, training and support
• Providing specialist advice to leaders on change management activity and highly complex ER matters
• Developing and maintaining relations with managers across the business to promote high levels of employee engagement
• Leading on the co-ordination and execution of HR change projects and ensuring they are managed correctly and in line with policies, procedures and employment law
• Ensuring the team's legal compliance with employment legislation and case law when dealing with ER casework
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on ER data and identifying appropriate performance metrics
• Updating employment policies and procedures, and communicating changes across the business
• Ensuring line managers have access to appropriate training and development materials
• Managing the relationship with trade union officers

Experience required:

• CIPD L7 qualified
• Proven track record in dealing with ER in a unionised environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law and legislation

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Retail and holiday discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eyesight testing
• Free online mental health support

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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.