Carnival Cruise Line Hiring for Executive Employee Relations HR Advisor FTC 12 months at Southampton Full Time

We’re looking for a passionate HR Advisor with Employee Relations knowledge to join our team and be part of our great culture here at CUK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse business, supporting stakeholders both ashore and those in roles on-board our ships.

This position is a 12 month Fixed term contract.

As an HR Advisor within the Employee Relations team, you’ll be responsible for managing a broad role, encompassing casework such as conduct disciplinary, grievances, ill health capability and performance management; coaching and supporting Managers across the business to resolve queries concerning our colleagues, with autonomy to manage your own caseload and the ability to work effectively in supporting your team mates. You’ll take a lead for managing ill health cases in the Fleet and provide feedback on the process to stakeholders, suggesting change where appropriate.

You’ll have some data knowledge and be able to support our Senior Advisor with regular and adhoc reports to illustrate case trends to inform ER strategy. Working closely with the Senior Employee Relations Manager, you’ll also be responsible for managing relationships with our Trade Union and Employee Representatives, providing admin support for all things ‘Industrial Relations’.

You’ll be a creative thinker, problem solver, comfortable and effective at stakeholder management, and thrive in a fast paced environment. Ideally you’ll be CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience in an ER focussed role; able to quickly build rapport and profile within the business as a trusted ER expert.

Working predominantly in support of our Cunard and P&O brands, you’ll be part of a great Company who’s core purpose is to create Unforgettable Holiday Happiness for our guests!

Interviews for this role will take place on the 18th January 2022.

This role is levelled at CUK10

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About Us

Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. We provide world class cruise holidays and take enormous pride from bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage. That legacy of elegance and style, of beautiful ships, inspiring leadership and guest-obsessed service excellence lives on today, as we evolve ourselves for tomorrow.

Working at Carnival UK means being part of a tight-knit but truly global team made up of friendly, happy, caring people. Parts of our business are incredibly diverse, but we work hard every day to promote even greater inclusion, fresh ideas and different perspectives. Whatever our role or background, we share high standards, heartfelt values and a sense of belonging. We’re focused on wellbeing every day, as well as being supportive and compassionate when we need it most. We stand by our Culture Essentials which help us live out our shared commitments across the globe and include our commitment to Speak Up, Respect and Protect, Improve, Communicate, Listen & Learn and Empower.

As a growing business we have a big focus on developing skills and continuous learning. From formal qualification to the life lessons of worldwide travel, we offer our people a broad range of personal and professional development opportunities. All of our roles give people the chance to stretch themselves and learn from colleagues with a wealth of experience. As our business grows, we want our people to grow too. So we’re determined to create opportunities for everyone to drive their development and define their own career path.

About the Team

People are at the heart of what we do at Carnival UK, and no one knows people like the People Team!

We’re dedicated to engaging, empowering, supporting, recognising and rewarding colleagues, and it’s our job to make sure that our people have brilliant opportunities and extraordinary experiences. Future ready, we support our awesome leaders to build awesome teams. Continuously listening to our people to understand what matters the most, we’re driven by our values and are guardians of our employee experience and employer brand. We lead by example, helping to shape our distinctive culture where people feel valued and that they belong. And we strive to do the right thing every time, keeping colleagues safe and well.

Join us on our journey – apply now.