Employee Relations Manager

Job Description
This is a brilliant and exciting position for an experienced People Manager to join our Employee Relations team based at our support office in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
As a People Manager - Employee Relations you'll support the development of an industrial relations strategy that engages with the union, balancing members' views with the needs of the business. You will also ensure our policies are legally compliant and fit for the future and work with operational teams to reduce risk to the business.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
You'll design policies that are legally compliant, simple and easily accessible for all colleagues
Create and update corporate, simple and accessible employee relations policies, handbooks and procedures
Reduce exposure to financial risk to ensure that all costs are managed in line with budget
Maintain and develop the union relationship at a national and regional level
Provide coaching, support and build capability in HR Managers and operational teams by reducing the number of colleague disputes
This is a hybrid role operating over a 4.5 day working week. This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office.
About You
We’ve built an incredibly diverse business, and we’re working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
Strong HR experience in a fast paced and demanding face to face / multi-site environment
To have strong analytical thinking with a good commercial and financial understanding
The ability to work under pressure and build strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
Strong project management, organisational, decision making and communication skills
Expert understanding of complex ER issues and Employment Law, specifically redundancy and TUPE
About The Team
Everything we do focuses on people. We attract the best talent and provide everyone with a warm welcome and lots of support, training and development. We also give our managers the coaching and skills they need to lead us into the future. We shape policies and procedures to make sure we all do the right thing and everyone is treated with respect. And we show our colleagues how much we value them by rewarding their contribution with all kinds of great perks.
About The Company
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Four and a half day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Private healthcare
Perks with over 850 retailers
Free parking onsite
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