Employee Relations Advisor - #188305

About the role

About the Role We are looking for a dynamic Employee Relations Advisor who loves to help their business managers to solve issues, create a collaborative working environment and give employees a great reason to work for Bidfood. This role will keep you on your toes, even whilst you are a homeworker. You will be the point of contact for all complex ER cases, and you will need to be an expert in Employment Law in order to ensure the company and the employee are looked after well with your advice. You will work from home and so must be a self-starter

• Act as a dedicated advisor to varying ER cases across Bidcorp following an end to end

process.

• Be SME for stakeholders to provide specialist employee relations advice and support

services in both informal and formal settings.

• Ensure the use of correct ER templates and guides and coach people managers on the

quality of completion of these guides.

• Support People Managers with the completion of ER outcome letters including but not

limited to dismissals, appeals and grievances

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across Bidfood to promote good employee

relations across the organisation

• Maintain and manage an accurate case log and efile management to provide data analytics

to the business to support decision making

• Keep up to date with and communicate forthcoming legislative changes in good time for

changes to be made / implemented, updating standards where necessary

• Upskill people managers in their ability to manage employee relations cases, developing

line manager expertise specifically in managing disciplinary, grievance, fair treatment,
capability and performance related issues through to appeal

• Where cases are concluded, support line managers with the processing of relevant changes

to conclusion. This may involve collaborating with HR services and Payroll functions.

• Support change management processes as required by the business ensuring risk

management throughout and successful delivery

• Ensure external legal costs are carefully managed, and advice is used appropriately and risks

to budget escalated to Head of ER Job Requirements

• CIPD level 5 preferred
• Sound knowledge and practical application of current UK employment law procedures and

processes.

• Strong organisational capability, able to meet deadlines and manage large volumes of work
• Developed interpersonal skills and able to demonstrate strong personal credibility to persuade

and influence site/dept. management on ER related activity

• Ability to make sound judgement, ensuring balanced advice that manages risk but drives end

results

• Ability to provide on the spot advice through various communication channels
• A customer driven, collaborative and hands-on approach able to identify pragmatic, business

focused solutions to problems, ability to see the bigger picture and think through the wider
implications of actions

• Enthusiastic and positive approach
• Efficient and effective user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills - able to produce

spreadsheets and presentations

• Experience of HR database systems and reporting functions and ability to review statistical data

and interpret to provide management information

• Able to cope under pressure and prioritise demands
• Able to work outside of core hours to the needs of the business
• Ability to deliver presentations to groups
• Experience of working with a dispersed customer base
• Will take ownership of case work from end to end or successful handover as require

You will be part of a small team who are a great support and constantly bounce ideas off each other. Our service runs from 9am - 10pm and in this role you will work a 12-8pm for your typical day, but as the team covers each other and supports our evening shift managers there will be times when you will need to be flexible. We are flexible in return and this is a truly flexible role. This role will see you take Managers knowledge and skills to the next level. We want to ensure they are the fully rounded Manager and are confident to deal with all employee matters If you think you can fulfil this role and are happy to work flexibly then take a look at what we can offer you. Only candidates that work hard and like to have fun need apply

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country A journey that gives back We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind The essentials

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

We want everyone to join our journey We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!