Employee Relations Manager - London, United Kingdom - tms

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    ABOUT US

    tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

    Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

    Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

    WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

    Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

    tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice Visit us at

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    As an Employee Relations Manager, you will be responsible for providing specialist Employee Relations expertise as well as leading case management of disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management processes. Your role will involve working in partnership with HR colleagues to review employment contracts, policies, and associated processes, making recommendations.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITES

    • consistent and professional services in areas such as disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence, TUPE transfers, ensuring compliance with policies and legislative requirements
    • a complex case load from initiation to resolution
    • thorough and confidential investigations of HR concerns and provide sound conclusions and recommendations
    • expert advice to managers on disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, and employment practices
    • consultations and negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
    • conflict resolution / mediation
    • colleagues and line managers through family-friendly policies such as maternity leave, shared parental leave, and flexible working requests
    • with People Partners to develop plans and agree on reasonable adjustments to support the individual needs of employees
    • partnership with HR colleagues, review, develop and implement people policies that align with the company's values, promote a positive working culture, and are compliant with local laws and regulations
    • partnerships with business leaders, People Partners and tms Compliance team to develop and sustain positive employee relations practices
    • training (e.g. policy application, employment practices, new regulations) to improve People Partners' and leader's effectiveness
    • ER data insights and trends
    • and analyse people practices to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

    And we'd love you to...

    • experience in managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases
    • knowledge of employment laws and regulation in the UK
    • in conflict resolution / mediation
    • investigative skills
    • risk assessment and management skills
    • communication and interpersonal skills
    • problem-solving and decision-making abilities
    • attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
    • stakeholder management
    • to analyse data, identify trends and provide data insights
    • to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
    • in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software

    Any of the following would be a plus

    • in HR, Employment Law, or related field
    • knowledge of employment laws and regulations in Germany and France
    • and training skills
    • in policy development