Employee Relations Specialist

Your new company
Hays is pleased to be working with of of NI's leading financial services companies to appoint an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team. This role can be based out of the Belfast or Derry Londonderry office and includes hybrid working. (If based in Belfast there will be an expectation to travel to Derry Londonderry once a week.
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will report into the HR Operations Manager and join the wider HR team of 25 people.

Your new role

• Act as Subject Matter Expert on employment legislation and best practice advice and coaching our people managers on company policies and procedures,
• Develop and support investigation plans, reviewing policy and training gaps proactively to improve employee relations experience
• Assist and coach managers with the development of performance improvement plan
• Support positive working relationships with employees, management and unions
• Attend staff forums and ensure that all actions agreed are followed up and executed.
• Provides specialist expertise, appropriate legal advice and interpretation on employment legislation for critical and/or complex cases
• Actively monitor external market on Employee Relations to drive best practice

What you'll need to succeed

• 3-4 years years' experience in Human Resources with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Employee Relations, in similar organisation size
• A minimum CIPD Associate Qualification Required, Certificate in Employee Relations / Employment Law beneficial
• Demonstrate good awareness of HR legislation, HR policies and application
• Previous experience in advising and coaching managers on generalist HR issues especially absenteeism, probation and investigations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a team-based environment
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and deliver on objectives as directed
• Display a positive and pragmatic approach with a natural ability to be tactful, diplomatic and professional
• Attention to detail and results focused
• Critical thinking and the courage to challenge when appropriate and in the right manner

What you'll get in return

• Salary £22500-£29000
• Bonus
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Permanent, full time position

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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