
Purpose
TheSenior Employee Relations Leadisresponsible fordeveloping and implementing policies and procedures that promote a positive and productive work environment. They will also handle employee grievances, conflicts, and complaints, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with company policies and employmentlaw TheSenior EmployeeRelationsleadwill work closely with other members of thePeopleteam to ensure that allPeoplepolicies and procedures are up-to-date and in compliance with current legislation.
Responsibility on aday to daybasis for the ER Advisor to ensure the basicprocessese.g.absence, capability, probationare in line with best practice and run smoothly. Whereappropriateand in conjunction with the ER Advisor providing training and communication to the People Teamandthebusinessso that they understand their roles and responsibilities in processes.
About Just
We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.
Key responsibilities
Partner with business leaders, People teams and PBPs to develop, implement and continuously improve ER policies, procedures and people practices in line with employment legislation and organisational objectives.
Act as the lead advisor on complex employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, conflict resolution, mediation, consultations and tribunal preparation where required.
Provide trusted guidance and coaching to managers and employees on workplace practices, performance management, employee concerns and organisational change initiatives.
Investigate and resolve complex or high-risk ER cases in a timely, fair and commercially balanced manner, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance throughout.
Analyse ER data, trends and metrics to identify risks, provide insight and recommend proactive strategies to improve employee engagement, retention and business decision-making.
Monitor legislative developments, case law and ER best practice to ensure policies, processes and process maps remain compliant, effective and up to date.
Design and deliver training, interventions and capability-building activities to upskill managers and support consistent application of ER policies and procedures across the business.
Work collaboratively across the People function to support wider talent, organisational development and change initiatives within a regulated and customer-focused environment.
Significant employee relations experience within a regulated environment, with strong knowledge of employment law, ER best practice and complex case management.
Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or trusted advisor, partnering with managers and senior stakeholders on people-related matters.
Strong background supporting core People processes including recruitment, talent development, performance management, organisational development and reward.
Experience within Financial Services and/or customer service-led environments is highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach and build effective working relationships at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience using data and insight to support decision-making and identify trends or risks.
Demonstrates sound judgement, discretion, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
Highly organised and collaborative, with strong conflict resolution skills and proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Our behaviours
At Justyou’llhave the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you.You’llbe part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture -we’reambitious,curiousand collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.
What’sin it for you
A competitive salary, pensionschemeand life assurance
25 days annual leave plus anadditionalday on us for your birthday
Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employeeassistancehelpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
Plus, severaladditionalpurchase options available for you and your loved ones
Explore our full range of benefitson our dedicated benefits page.
Belongingat Just
Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.
Weremaincommitted to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, socialmobilityand neurodiversity.
Application details
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We are Just, the retirement specialist. We are a FTSE-listed (ticker – JUST.L) specialist UK financial services group.
We have a clear purpose - we help people achieve a better later life. We believe that every decision we make and every action we take should help us to achieve our purpose.
Just differentiates itself from other financial services brands by placing social purpose at its heart with a commitment to help the many millions of people who are facing challenges in later life.
We are keen to speak to talented individuals who are interested in joining our team [www.workatjust.co.uk]