Head of ER

Head of ER, up to £50k, hybrid working - only in Swindon office when required, public sector

Your new company
This large public sector organisation is focussed on delivering high quality services which provides value for money and good outcomes. They look for for exceptional people to help achieve this vision. Their people are connected, brave and resilient and everything they do is working towards their vision. In return, they offer a great working environment, supportive team, learning and development opportunities as well as a full range of reward and benefit options.

Your new role
As Head of Employee Relations, you'll review current employee relations service and drive through recommendations for improvement. You'll bring passion and determination for change, recognising the challenges we face and using your experience and influencing skills to completely re-mould our service across effective case management, policy development, workforce change, wellbeing and Trade Union negotiation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience of leading on employee relations matters gained within a complex, unionised organisation and with multiple stakeholders

• Experience in working with Trade Unions, with demonstrable experience of positive results achieved through consultation
• Able to operate as Employee Relations lead and employment law subject matter expert, within the People & Culture Leadership Team and across the organisation
  • Experience of major change programmes in large, complex and unionised organisations
  • Strong organisational, leadership and influencing skills
  • Ability to build strong and successful relationships with stakeholders
  • Strong diagnostic skills, sound judgment and decision making skills
  • Evidence of collaboration across a complex organisation
  • Coaching and facilitation skills
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent preferred

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working - only in Swindon office when required, mainy remote working.

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Free car parking!
• Leisure discounts
• Legal Services discounts
• Eating Out, Shopping and Entertainment discounts

In addition, they have a family friendly policies to help you get the most out of your family life by offering the following:

• Flexible working, alongside job share opportunities and term time working
• Parental leave, adoption leave and compassionate leave
• Career breaks
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), for free advice from trained professionals
• Stress management programmes
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees

What you need to do now
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