Employee Relations / Industrial Relations Consultant

Responsibilities

• Lead and support collective consultations, trade union engagement and annual pay claim negotiations.
• Support in recognition claims and procedures.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and performance issues.
• Support managers in the investigation and resolution of employee relations cases, ensuring consistency and compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Manage employment tribunal claims, including case assessment, response preparation, evidence gathering, witness support and liaison with legal advisers.
• Advise on employment law developments and their implications for the business.
• Identify and mitigate employment-related risks through proactive advice and recommendations.
• Contribute to the review and development of policies, procedures and best practice approaches to employee relations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Proven experience supporting union negotiations and collective bargaining activities.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employment tribunal processes.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice in a fast-paced environment.

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