Job Description

Role overview
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: up to 40,000 + Car Allowance
Working Hours: 0800 to 1700
Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Role Overview:
To provide professional first-line advice to managers and employees in relation to employee relations, conditions of service, application of the law and Company procedures. Be the HR focal point for the advice and guidance of HR processes and procedures to ensure they comply with current legislation and to support the HR Business Partner/contract line managers as required.
What you will do:

• Advise on employment legislation, company personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance, management of performance and effective employee relations
• Provide advice to line managers and account Director on all HR issues in order to minimise risk exposure to Company
• Managing disputes, discipline, grievances, consultation type 'case work' which involves:

• Developing an action plan for each case
• Supporting managers through the various stages of procedures providing guidance
• When necessary, attending hearings on behalf of the company
• Act as facilitator and arbitrator to reach agreement in cases which might be settled satisfactorily and effectively
• Feedback to managers where additional training is required to prevent further adverse occurrences

• Promote effective communication and management of change within the contract through formal organisation announcements, newsletters and team briefings etc
• Advise on Company policies with regards to terms and conditions of employment and monitor operational salary scales to ensure they are in line with company and industry norm
• Participate and contribute to corporate and company personnel strategies, policies and procedures ensuring that operational requirements are met
• Deal effectively with Employee Relations matters including any Trade Union interface
• Monitor and supervise the implementation of operational annual salary reviews
• Act as an Ambassador for HR initiatives including Wellbeing and Creating Balance activities, encouraging employee participation
• Implementing the TUPE transition and dealing with legacy queries
• Promote and support line managers with regards to the completion of the employee engagement survey and action planning
• Work closely with the members of the HR Shared Service Centre to develop an integrated and comprehensive HR service to the operational and functional line management, provide professional support and back up to the HR Shared Service Centre by feeding relevant information on issues and developments occurring in the business.
• Support and promote the Company induction for all new employees to ensure full participation on monthly Corporate Welcome sessions, and where applicable conduct relevant site inductions
• Co-ordination of one-to-one reviews for your contract ensuring that line managers properly conduct the appraisal process in accordance with company policy and business unit requirements
• Monitor completion rates of mandatory online learning modules, supporting line managers to encourage full uptake
• Working with the central L&D function to co-ordinate staff development and training programmes to meet with the business unit needs and develop a proactive positive approach to talent management through the promulgation of Personal Development Plans.

About the role
What you will need

• Extensive experience in an HR role, in an FM environment preferred but not essential
• An excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• CIPD qualified - working towards or holding Level 7
• Knowledge of TUPE Regulations and their practical application is required
• Practical experience and knowledge of communication and negotiating skills
• An ability to work at a senior level with a view to improving business effectiveness and profitability
• Good analytical skills and the ability to detect trends and patterns
• Ability to gain and retain National security clearance

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
EMCOR UK benefits
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