Wincanton Hiring for Employee Relations Manager at Stafford Full Time

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Location: Can be based in Stafford, Lichfield or Trentham

Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Role Overview

Due to the continued success and growth of our customer, Screwfix, we are looking for an experienced ER Case Resolution Manager to join our contract on a Fixed Term Contract basis.

The role can be based at any of our sites in Staffordshire and will predominantly be site based with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week. Flexibility in regard to hours of work is available.

We are looking for a confident and results focused ER Case Resolution Manager to come in and join a friendly team and be able to hit the ground running.

How will you contribute?

The ER Case Resolution Manager role will work as part of the People Team across the network of sites we operate for our customer, Screwfix. This is a very fast paced and changeable environment.

Who are we?

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

The Role…

• This role will report to the People Partner and will support the site People Teams managing and resolving complex queries and case work.
• In particular, the role will build effective relationships and work closely with the site People Managers advising and guiding on complex cases, ensuring all cases are managed fairly, effectively and in line with relevant polices and legislation.
• You will be coaching, guiding and supporting People Teams and Line Managers in relation to complex or sensitive disciplinaries, grievances, employment tribunals, and absence management.
• You will keep the People Partner informed of the status and outcomes of ER cases for the network, highlighting and creating improvements plans where required.
• The role will develop an effective relationship with the central Employee Relations team helping to draw on the expertise of this team – and will play a key role in sharing this with local people teams via training, coaching and upskilling.
• You will review all local policies and ensure they are fit for purpose, up to date and user friendly. You will support with the communication and understanding of policies, helping to deliver training where required.
• Working closely with the people teams, you will help to upskill managers through training, coaching and development in all areas of employee relations.
• You will produce regular reporting to share with key stakeholders to highlight activity, trends etc.

What will you bring?

• Demonstrable experience working in an ER resolution based role is essential
• Strong background working in a high-volume ER environment with experience managing multiple ET claims, ER cases through to appeal, collective grievances and complex absence management cases
• Excellent working knowledge of employment law
• Influencing skills and resilience
• Experience working in a fast paced, changeable environment
• Organised and self-starting with the ability to work independently and also be able to build relationships to work well as part of a team
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience of designing and delivering training programmes.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discounts
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Employee relations: 1 year (preferred)