Employee Relations Advisor Job at Atlas Facilities Management Limited (Datchet)

Job Description

Based at our beautiful Head Office in Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JT, Atlas is looking for an enthusiastic Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to complement our existing team. As part of the ER Team, you will be responsible for advising on a full spectrum of employee relations cases ranging from absence management to disciplinaries to flexible working requests. You will lead case management discussions, ensuring the professional and fair management of cases, whilst coaching and mentoring managers as advocates of the Atlas' Values. The ER Team is an integral part of the business, supporting our operational teams to ensure a professional, fair and consistent approach is taken to our policies and procedures, minimizing risk, and promoting a positive ER culture within the business. As part of the wider HR team, this role is key as we continue our journey to deliver a best-in-class HR offering to the business and our employees.

Job Responsibility

Leading on the management of all Employee Relations cases, which will vary in complexity, risk and volume
Managing a diverse caseload, inclusive of dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, retirements, redundancies and any employment litigation claims
Providing prompt and comprehensive advice to managers on employee relation matters and collaborating with our legal partners as required
Coaching and mentoring line managers on effective approaches to handling issues
Ensuring adherence to company procedures, policies, and requirements across the company
Gathering pertinent facts for each case to ensure accurate advice
Reviewing and advising on case evidence, notes, and procedural correspondence, together with supporting operational teams in meetings and hearings as necessary
Drafting HR-related correspondence on behalf of managers
Fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Ensuring the timely progression of all cases through effective tracking, providing weekly and periodic reporting on case statistics and case work updates
Collating, analysing and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro-active resolutions
Supporting the wider HR team with the delivery of leadership initiatives
Identifying opportunities for improving policies and procedures
Assisting with TUPE transfer processes, both incoming and outgoing
Interfacing with Trade Unions
Contribute to ad hoc projects as part of the people strategy

Requirements

Understanding of the ER function and a desire to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
High professional standards, a methodical approach, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Resilience and ability to work under pressure
A confident approach
Proven track record in a similar ER/HR role within a fast-paced, high case volume environment
Experience handling the full spectrum of ER cases including disputes, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absences, redundancies, early conciliation, and employment tribunals
Up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment legislation, including GDPR
Excellent stakeholder and change management skills
Good analytical and systems skills
Full, clean driving licence and own car

Nice to have

Experience in Facilities Management, Cleaning, or Security
Trade Union experience
Level 5 CIPD qualifications

What we offer

Full learning & support from Atlas
Wagestream – our financial wellbeing and benefits platform which provides you with real-time access to earned wages, information to improve your financial health, and discounts/savings at leading retailers and supermarkets
Cycle to work scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Staff recognition scheme (Stars of Atlas)
Staff engagement portal
The ability to progress your career within Atlas
Learning and development led by you: support in areas you like or want to learn more about
The opportunity to work amongst people who value and support each other, achieving great results
For those who value and excel in transparent, high-intensity, and high-impact environments, there is significant opportunity for advancement

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