About the Role
A new opportunity has arisen within our dynamic and growing organisation to join our Head Office team based in Tolworth in a newly created Employee Relations team that will predominantly support in grievance management on a national level. This is a great opportunity for a passionate employee relations expert to be part of a business that is looking to further support and enhance its current employee relations function. You will enjoy navigating complex employee matters and working at pace, and be confident in your ability to reach outcomes in an objective, balanced and fair manner.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate formal and informal grievance cases
- Conduct fact-finding and investigation meetings
- Provide advisory guidance and coaching to the supporting team
- Draft outcome letters and maintain accurate case documentation
- Provide practical ER guidance to managers & feedback on case learnings
- ConductCarrying out of any disciplinary processes, where required
- Ensure full compliance with employment legislation
- Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practices
- Contribute to maintaining a positive and professional workplace culture
Requirements
- A legal qualification/ CIPD Level 7 (with specialist EL/advanced EL optional units) is desirable
- Solid understanding of grievance procedures and ACAS code of practice
- Significant Employee Relations experience, advising middle management and up to date labour law knowledge
- Experience of leading grievance investigations and delivering outcomes
- Highly developed in handling complex, sensitive and confidential matters
- Oversee a busy caseload whilst remaining calm, organised and solution-focused
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Strong GoogleMicrosoft Office skills and HR software proficiency
- Experience within a retail or hospitality environment would be advantageous
- The ability to collaborate and share best practice with a range of stakeholders using your strong influencing skills
Location
- Tolworth
Work Type
- Hybrid
Education Level
- CIPD Level 7
Salary/Compensations
- £52,800 up to £70,400
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Restaurant
About the Company
- Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
- At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days in our state-of-the-art office in Tolworth, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
