Employee Relations Manager - Schools - Aatom Recruitment : Job Details

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Employee Relations Manager - Schools on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

Overall Role Purpose:

To deliver a customer focussed professional ER service, working within the People Policy Framework and overseeing and undertaking employee relations casework, in all areas of dispute, attendance management etc. To ensure that clear, balanced and professional advice and guidance is provided, in line with all policies and ER support is provided to services, as defined and required. The role will identify where opportunities to develop and improve HR policy and practice are identified, there is a responsibility to look to apply these across all partners to support the delivery of co-ordinated solutions and align HR policy, and practice to simplify, standardise and enhance HR service provision. The postholder will work with a Senior HR Advisor and shared HR & OD apprentice and work with the wider team to manage work allocation. When required, work with external or other support e.g. legal, LBS and other partners to improve and enhance the ER and wider People and OD service provision.

The ER Manager role will provide leadership on more complex HR matters, including Schools Insurance Scheme, staff sickness etc and casework arising and provide additional advice to management, governor and member panels to ensure the process followed is fair, complies with policy and supports consistently high standards.

Strong understanding of people management and organisational development, the underlying principles and practice. Evidenced by being a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equivalent qualification and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience.

Significant experience of advising and negotiating with all levels of management, unions and staff on HR and/or OD work. Experience of managing change and reducing unnecessary negative impact on employees.

Demonstrated ability to deliver a trusted service, with a robust and fair customer centred approach, which is in line with policies and our People strategy.

A developed understanding of culture development, case resolution, key developments which aid ownership of roles and responsibilities.

An excellent knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, and can interpret and develop into local practice and approach.

Evidence of continuous professional development. A up-to-date understanding of HR and industry trends and best practice, to inform analysis, review and advice to management on operations and services.

An understanding of Public Sector terms and conditions, the role of local and national agreements, with experience of delivering HR services in a highly unionised environment.

If you are an experienced Employee Relations Manager looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!