Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION


The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for managing employee relations activities within the country, ensuring a positive work environment and compliance with company policies and labor laws. This role involves addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and supporting the Senior HR Manager in implementing regional employee relations strategies. The position can be based remotely or on one of your sites, with frequent travel to our other sites when needed. Ideal location would be within the North West, Midlands area.





RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations and Workplace Culture

Develop and implement strategies to foster a positive work environment and promote a healthy workplace culture. Address employee concerns proactively and manage involuntary exits with professionalism and empathy. Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback, identify trends, and implement corrective actions where necessary. Work closely with HR teams and Managers to align employee relations strategies with business goals and ensure transparent communication with employees and management.

Union & Work Council Relations

Administer and maintain effective relationships with trade unions and work councils. Actively engage and consult with employee representatives to address concern and negotiate agreements. Ensure consistent and constructive dialogue with social partners to support organizational stability.

Training & Development

Provide training and support to Managers on employee relations topics, including conflict resolution and effective communication. Provide training and support to managers on employee relations, partner with L&D to deliver programs on conflict resolution and communication, and support initiatives to enhance employee skills and capabilities.

Compliance and Legal

Act as first point of contact for legal compliance matters at the site level, ensuring HR practices are legally sound and ethically aligned. Conduct regular audits of HR processes (e.g. contracts, working hours, leave management) to identify and correct compliance gaps. Collaborate with Legal and Labor Relations teams to develop and implement mitigation plans and collective agreements. Support investigations and resolution of employee grievances, disciplinary actions, or legal claims, ensuring documentation and process integrity. Facilitate and coordinate mandatory compliance training sessions to ensure awareness and adherence across the organization. Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with current labor laws and regulations.

Compensation and Benefits Support

Partner with the Compensation and Benefits team to manage benefits scheme renewals. Ensure timely invoicing and payments to employee benefits. Oversee the governance and communication of company pension schemes.




QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent through experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations or a similar HR role, or equivalent experience. Proven experience working with trade unions, work councils, and managing complex employee relations cases. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and knowledge of labor laws and regulations. Experience in a matrixed organization, with dual reporting lines or cross-functional collaboration. Required to travel up to 40% of time

Our offer for you....

Strong focus on work-life balance Competitive compensation Private medical insurance Company car Generous company contributed pension Salary extras and additional holiday days purchase Life insurance Share incentive plan Career growth in a global, innovative company Industry leadership in protective coatings Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and ID&E programmes Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace

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EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION


At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:



Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being


Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution


Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities


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Eligibility to Work


You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.



Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.



Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.