Employee Relations & Policy Consultant

Role: Employee Relations & Policy Consultant

Salary: GBP38,000 to GBP50,000

Benefits: 9% bonus at target, PMI after 1 years service, 28 days annual leave, double matched pension

Location: Wilmslow

Royal London is the largest mutual life, pensions and investment company in the UK, with Group funds under management of GBP100 billion. Group businesses provide around 9.1 million policies and employ 3,253 people. (Figures quoted are as at 31 December 2016).

Founded as a Friendly Society in a London coffee shop in 1861, Royal London started out with the aim to help people avoid the stigma of a pauper's grave. Since then we have been helping people help themselves and are committed to delivering the best value for customers and putting members first.

Our business continues to grow rapidly and it is an engaging and dynamic place to work. It's an exciting time to join us as we enter continue to deliver growth through transformation and a customer-centric culture.

We have an exciting, permanent opportunity for an Employee Relations & Policy Consultant to join a newly formed Employee Relations & Policy Team based in Wilmslow.

The ER and Policy Consultant will provide expert advice and coaching in dispute resolution/case management, employment policy and collective representation. They will work closely with the ER & Policy Manager to shape the strategy and operation of the team while providing a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a case management service for people managers, providing ER expertise and guidance, to support them to manage cases effectively while building knowledge and capability.
• Deliver best practice employment policies using knowledge and experience of employment legislation, analysis of policy effectiveness and industry and future trends.
• Provide support and advice on collective representation matters.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Excellent technical skills in relation to People policies and governance.
• Up to date, working knowledge of employment legislation.
• A proven track record in case management advice.
• Experience of working with collective representatives eg unions/staff associations.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship skills.
• Customer focused and service oriented.

This is a great opportunity to work in a busy but supportive and welcoming team for a successful organisation with genuine career progression potential.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Joe Donnelly (see below)

As part of the Royal London Group, you can expect to enjoy very competitive benefits package (including 28 days holiday and the option to buy more) and within a culture that puts its customers at the heart