Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Macclesfield UK.

Competitive salary and benefits

Join AstraZeneca, a global community committed to making an impact and finding answers to challenges. As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide consultancy services on the rights and obligations of employers and employees, contribute to the development of robust employment policies, and coach managers on country-specific Employee Relations policies. This is your chance to play a central role in powering our global enterprise and help us fulfil our ambitions.

Accountabilities

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide advice and consultancy services across a broad portfolio of employment cases. You will own case resolution; assessing risks (legal, financial, and reputational) and developing appropriate approaches for resolution. You will collaborate with Legal Counsel and third parties to reach closure on cases. You will also develop relationships with senior management and other specialists to provide employment relations advice. Additionally, you will assist in the development of employment policies and processes, facilitate training programs, and support with varied ER project work.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience of handling ER casework from start to finish to include disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management;
• Experience of UK Employment Law legal framework, to understand the risks associated with ER casework and advise stakeholders accordingly;
• The ability to provide commercially focussed and pragmatic advice to balance the needs of the individuals and the commercial organisation;
• Experience of creating and reviewing employment policies and procedures in light of ongoing changes to employment law and HR best practice;
• Creating and delivering training on ER and HR subjects;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders;
• Experience of digital and technological ER solutions to bring efficiencies to the case ER lifecycle; and
• High level of organisation and ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet needs of a fast paced environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Business Change and TUPE
• Employment Tribunals
• Settlement agreements

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.