Job Description

Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.


Reporting into the Employee Relations Manager, the Employee Relations Specialist will support managers with full case management and administrative support on ER issues including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, probation, AWOL, flexible working, investigations, restructures, Consultations and TUPE.


This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ 1 day per week, as well as ad-hoc travel to other telent sites on occasion. Please note - this is a

12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

What you'll do:

Advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations in line with Telent specific policies and procedures both at the informal and formal stages Effective case management of people related issues such as: disciplinaries, performance management, employment tribunals, grievance, and absence management. Effective co-ordination and support of Consultations and TUPE situations. Providing advice and guidance on disciplinary and welfare cases, capability, grievance, and coaching managers where appropriate. Managing employment Tribunal and ACAS Early conciliation related cases including settlement agreements and redundancy cases. Involvement in ad hoc projects/activities which may include leading on local or large group consultations depending on the scope of the activity. Ensuring managers are upskilled to deal with people in a fair and effective manner by having input into training courses such as disciplinary/grievance but also training managers individually or as a group with topics such as flexible working.

Who you are:

You're a confident and proactive HR professional with a solid background in employee relations, ideally gained within a similar industry to telent. You have a strong understanding of UK employment law and are skilled at handling complex cases with discretion and fairness.

Key Requirements:

Experience of providing HR ER advice in line with relevant policies and legislation, ideally in a case management set up. Experience of working on significant TUPEs, Consultations and restructure processes Well organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage high volume of case work and queries to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written skills. Good working knowledge of current employment legislation and its application in the workplace CIPD qualified or working towards Knowledge of ER procedures and processes such as employment tribunals, disability, diversity and equal opportunities.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.


We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

Car Allowance 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.


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