Job Description

Salary

- Up to 50,000 plus Veolia benefits including company car and enhanced pension

Location

-This post will involve some travel across the South in particular West Berkshire and Essex with occasional trips further afield . Travel may also involve overnight stays.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Discounts on a range of well known retailers and such things as groceries

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

This role will predominantly cover the West Berkshire and Essex Business Units in the Treatment division and will act as the first point of contact for operational line managers on employee relations matters, providing specialist advice and solutions in line with current legislation. This will include but not limited to disciplinary, grievances, investigations, restructures and capability.

You will liaise with the Trade Union representative both internal and external in relation to Pay Negotiations and with the support of a wider team, manage employment tribunal claims as required.

Develop the capacity of line managers to manage a range of ER cases locally, developing management styles to foster positive working relationships with employees, minimising the occurrence of line management problems and issues and fostering a positive climate for ER activity. Coach and develop managers to be competent and consistent in their execution of Veolia's HR policies and procedures encouraging problems to be dealt with informally and as soon as possible, rather than allowing situations to escalate. Proactively manage and support the company in relation to all elements of TUPE and Mergers and Acquisitions. Ensuring all relevant processes are followed and compliance is met. Foster and support a partnership relationship with the unions at the local level. To form part of the negotiations team for local pay negotiations and to identify with unions and contract managers joint initiatives and proactively participate in quarterly ER climate meetings. When applicable work with the contract manager to respond to any trade disputes and set contingency plans to minimise the impact on the service and bring the dispute to a swift conclusion. Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partners within the designated contract areas on a range of people and organisational matters. Have oversight of absence management in the designated area and to work with senior managers to reduce absence levels in the designated contract areas. Work flexibly across the region as required supporting colleagues on projects and work activity. Support TUPE transfers and new business acquisitions as required.

What we're looking for:

An ER Specialist who has a proven track record in managing a range of complex trade union issues / disputes gained in a complex operational environment. Previous experience in an HR Generalist or ER role within a unionised and regulated environment with different trade union groups. Proven ER experience including advising on complex disciplinary and grievance issues with the ability to apply the relevant legal principles and risk assessment. Experience of partnering with trade unions and a good understanding of the trade union framework and collective bargaining. Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and ability to deliver results to demanding deadlines. Experience of mediating disputes and bringing matters to a positive conclusion. Previous experience of advising and guiding senior stakeholders on a range of people matters in a comparable work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company pension Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: JR24635