Employee Relations Specialist

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Join Howdens Joinery as an Employee Relations Specialist supporting our Depot network. This 12-month Fixed Term Contract role offers you a chance to specialise in Employee Relations within the UK's leading Trade Kitchen Supplier, and will be based in either our Croxley Office in Hertfordshire or our Wythenshawe Depot, Greater Manchester

In this ER position, you will play a key role working as part of a team of experienced ER professionals who are passionate about delivering a high-quality ER service. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role working on site 3 days a week with some home working and occasional travel. 

What will I be doing as an ER Specialist?

- Delivering efficient ER advisory services with high standards of customer service and accurate employment advice.
- Advising managers on policy, HR best practices, and legislation while managing a portfolio of 30 cases, including complex ER issues.
- Partnering with managers, coaching on risk assessment, and providing options to support informed decisions.
- Responding to employee queries and concerns.
- Supporting senior management with case documentation and employment tribunal reports.
- Delivering ER workshops to enhance understanding of best practices and risk in performance management.
- Maintaining knowledge of HR legislation, policies, and assisting with reviews.
- Using HR systems and Microsoft Office to manage and update data.
- Ensuring HR correspondence meets SLAs and business needs.

What do I need to qualify for this ER Specialist role?

- Currently operating as an ER or HR Advisor or possess experience in the full spectrum of ER related matters.
- Able to demonstrate credible ER knowledge covering all elements of the employee life cycle.
- You will have achieved or working towards a level 3 to 5 (or equivalent) CIPD.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to deliver constructive, supportive, and accurate employment advice.
- Understanding of employment law legislation and its application in a commercial environment to help managers accurately assess risk when making decisions
- Organised and able to prioritise workload.
- Able to build effective working relationships with managers.

What we can offer you as an ER Specialist

- Competitive salary and company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Staff Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 850 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For. 

How to apply

If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.  When you apply, you will need to attach a CV for this Employee Relations Specialist role.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. 

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