Employee Relations Specialist - QBE Management Services (UK) Limited : Job Details

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Employment Relations Specialist 

Leeds or London 

12-month FTC  

 We are excited to share that we have a vacancy for an ER Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide support for Employee Relations (ER) projects and initiatives within the ER team, and to assist with overflow workplace relations support as needed. 

This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for employment relations and looking to join an organisation that has employee wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. This role can be based in either Leeds or London. 

Your new role 

• Managing a range of formal and informal ER processes including: 

• Disciplinary investigations and hearings 

• Grievance investigations and hearings 

• Restructuring and redundancies 

• Performance Management 

• Absence management and support 

• Ensure a consistent and efficient application of policy / process 

• Advise managers and People colleagues on the ER implications of complex organisational change proposals 

• Be an active ER partner to the business by understanding and addressing ER issues within specific assigned business areas 

• Participate in People projects to support the function 

About you 

• Experienced in ER and managing and resolving complex ER issues spanning as a minimum disciplinaries, grievances and redundancies 

• Strong relationship management skills – ability to develop and maintain relationships with key members of the business 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Good working knowledge of employment legislation, ACAS codes of practice and case law 

• Able to manage competing priorities 

• Previous experience in working in a professional services company 

• Professionally qualified (CIPD or equivalent) 

Why QBE? At My Best? 

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”.It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.?? 

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.?? 

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/).? 

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.?? 

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit ourcareers website. 

At My Best - QBE Benefits? 

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.? As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!??