Employee Relations Lead - London, United Kingdom - Knight Frank

Knight Frank

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract Type- Permanent- Employment Type- Full-Time- Working Requirements- Dynamic Working- Hours- 9:30am to 5:30pm- Salary- Competitive- Division- Business Services- Location- 55 Baker StreetKnight Frank is looking to hire an Employee Relations Lead to join our Human Resources Team based at 55 Baker Street.

This is a key role to join our growing Human Resources team, enhancing our people's lives and environments.

We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors.

Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 487 Offices across 53 Territories.

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Role
The Employee Relations Lead is responsible for leading the employee relations function within the organisation.

This includes developing, implementing and maintaining employee relations strategies, policies, and procedures, as well as managing a team of Employee Relations Advisors.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain inclusive employee relations strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with an employee centred culture and which support the organisation's values, goals and objectives.
Lead and manage a team of Employee Relations Advisors, providing guidance, support and opportunities for development.
Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management on complex employee relations issues and matters such as performance management, RIF, compliance, policy and practice as required.
Track and report on employee relations activity, including identification of key themes.
Monitor trends in employee relations and employment law, and ensure that the organisation's policies, procedures and templates are kept up to date and compliant.
Manage the resolution of complex employee relations cases, including investigation, disciplinary, grievance, capability and employment tribunal cases.
Act as the internal contact for employment law queries and own the relationship and liaison with external legal advisors.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to provide an employee relations viewpoint where required, to support the development and delivery of people initiatives and the wider people strategy.

Key Experience Required

Level 5 CIPD qualification desirable
Extensive experience in employee relations, including the development and implementation of employee relations strategies, policies, and procedures.
Indepth knowledge of employment law and best practice.

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Please note:
this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.