Colleague Relations Advisor

Do you want to be part of a community and grow a career? At Southern Co-op we work hard because we want to do well and the more successful we are the more we can give back to our members and communities - that s the beauty of a co-operative.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Colleague Relations Advisor to join our team on a fixed term basis; you'll be providing expert Employee Relations (ER) advice that encourages and enables line managers across our Retail stores to take accountability to resolve ER cases in line with employment legislation and Society policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide pragmatic and timely advice remotely on a wide range of cases including disciplinary, grievance, appeal and investigation meetings.
• Coach and influence line managers to ensure the right outcome is achieved in each ER case.
• Provide assistance in the management of Employment Tribunal claims.
• Assist in the management of employee consultation, redeployment or termination of employment through TUPE and redundancy exercises.
• Assist in the review and amendment of employment policies in line with changes to employment legislation and ACAS codes of Practice.
• Escalate high risk/high profile cases to line manager. Work with operations colleagues to ensure appropriate resource is made available to manage these cases.
• Attend hearings and meetings by exception as the management representative to advise and take notes.
• To participate in the provision of formal training to Operational colleagues to improve capability in managing ER cases.
• Provide reporting on ER activity, making recommendations to further improve Southern Co-op approach to managing cases.
• Support the delivery of the wider HR strategy across Southern Co-op.

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Solid previous experience as a HR Generalist, ideally from within a high volume, fast paced, multi-site business (retail)
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation & its application
• Comfortable managing a high volume and complex workload, able to plan and manage competing priorities
• A confident communicator, able to coach and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A team player, able to draw on own experience to support others
• A background in an ER specialist role would be preferred

If you re passionate about providing a high level Employee Relations service, and have a background in a fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you. In return, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career.