Reed HR are working alongside a large Educational Establishment based in South East London who are recruiting for an experienced Interim Employee Relations Manager for initially 6 months on a fixed term contract.

This role is hybrid.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Head of Employee Relations and Change will play a critical role in leading on the Directorate’s approach to and delivery off employee relations and change

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals to provide expert guidance, advice and coaching to Faculties and Professional Services Directorates across the organisation with regards to matters relating to employment and employment legislation

• As a member of the Senior Human Resources Team the postholder will take ownership, leadership and direction of the aspects of the HR strategy which fall within the role’s remit

• Ensure the work of the HR Manager team is monitored and evaluated using such means as customer surveys and the setting and measurement of performance indicators

• Take lead responsibility for the effective management and delivery of the organisational change programmes, including workforce planning, restructure and TUPE transfer

• With the support of the Policy and Communications Manager, ensure effective engagement with recognised trade unions regarding company policies and procedures relating to staff

• The role holder will take the lead for all Occupational Health issues and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and its associated regulations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Team Specific:

Casework/Restructure Provide effective leadership to the HR Managers to ensure:

• Effective management of casework across the Business, ensuring complex casework is managed promptly and effectively and seeking ways to mitigate financial risk and legal recourse

• That liaison with trade union representatives in connection with casework is handled appropriately and that restructure, redeployment and realignment activities are managed sensitively and in accordance with legal compliance and policy

• That records are maintained, and trends analysed in casework and appropriate recommendations are made and remedial action taken

• Oversee and lead on complex casework as appropriate

• Lead and manage organisational change initiatives such as workforce planning, restructures and realignments

HR Policy and Communications

• Manage and support where required the HR Policy and Communications Manager to ensure that all policies and procedures are fit for purpose and legally compliant

• Negotiate and consult with trade unions as outlined in the organisations Recognition Agreement

• Ensure that Faculties and Directorates are advised of legislative requirements and policy changes and promote their awareness and monitor compliance

General

• Provide input to the HR strategy to ensure it supports the organisations overall aims and objectives

• Support Faculties and Directorates in delivering their business objectives through an effective strategic and analytical approach

• Lead by example to promote excellent employee relations with all organisational stakeholders, ensuring that matters are managed non-confrontationally and in a timely manner