ER Partner

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to make a tangible difference in a sector that profoundly impacts lives? Care UK is seeking a dedicated Employee Relations Partner to join their successful, office-based Human Resources team. This is a pivotal role where you will empower managers to deliver excellent employee support, ultimately enabling colleagues to provide outstanding care for residents and shape the future of the care industry.

Why This Role is a Great Career Move:

• Meaningful Impact: This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sector that genuinely enriches lives. Your work will directly support the well-being of both residents and the dedicated care staff.
• Supportive Environment: You'll be part of a friendly and collaborative Colchester-based team within a large, award-winning national company. With over 160 care homes across the UK, Care UK offers a stable and expansive platform for your career.
• Professional Development: Care UK is invested in your growth. This role provides invaluable experience in complex areas such as TUPE, Employment Tribunals, and ACAS interventions. You'll also be involved in policy development, delivering training to managers, and broader HR project work, significantly enhancing your skillset and career prospects.

Care UK's success is built on its core values of Caring, Passionate, and Teamwork. They are on a mission to find exceptional talent to join their journey, and this role is key to achieving that mission.

The Opportunity in Detail:

As an Employee Relations Partner, your primary focus will be to provide comprehensive ER support to Care UK Operations, including leaders and managers. This involves delivering reactive and proactive advice, managing ER cases, and offering coaching to enhance people management practices.

Key Responsibilities & Advantages for Your Career:

• Strategic ER Support: You will deliver an effective Employee Relations service, building strong working relationships with managers and leaders.
• Complex Case Management: This role involves managing a high volume of complex ER casework within a regulated environment. This experience is highly valued and will sharpen your problem-solving and advisory skills.
• Proactive Policy Development: A significant advantage of this role is the opportunity to identify trends and learning from ER cases. You will then proactively develop and update policies, procedures, templates, and guides, ensuring effective people management aligns with both Care UK's strategic direction and current employment legislation.
• Navigating Legal Frameworks: You will gain hands-on experience responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Employment Tribunal applications within strict deadlines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: You'll liaise with Employment Tribunal offices, ACAS, managers, employee representatives, and solicitors, developing your negotiation and communication skills. Escalating high-risk cases will further hone your judgment.
• Training & Development: Supporting the delivery of ER training courses, both online and face-to-face, will enhance your presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Legal Collaboration: You will learn to effectively seek support and advice from company lawyers, deepening your understanding of legal nuances.

What Care UK is Looking For:

• Proven ER Casework Expertise: You should be skilled at managing high-volume and complex casework, including grievances, disciplinary matters, change management, absence, and performance management.
• Current Employment Law Knowledge: A solid and up-to-date understanding of employment law is essential for success in this role.
• Minimum 2 Years’ Experience: Candidates with at least two years of dedicated ER casework experience, preferably within an operational setting, will be well-suited for this position.

Why Choose Care UK for Your Next Step:

• Growth and Stability: Become part of a dynamic and expanding organization renowned for its commitment to outstanding care.
• Inclusive Culture: Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment that values every contribution.
• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive salary coupled with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Purposeful Work: Make a profound impact on the lives of residents and contribute directly to the success and reputation of Care UK's homes.

Care UK is committed to nurturing talent and sees the potential in everyone. If you are ready to elevate your career in Employee Relations within a purpose-driven organization, this could be the perfect opportunity to fulfil your professional aspirations. They believe ER can be an engaging and rewarding field, and they invite you to explore this exciting role.