Employee Relations Adviser

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Employee Relations team is dedicated to advising and guiding the business, and Culture & Brand colleagues, on managing complex employment matters such as dispute resolution, as well as organisational change programmes such as business restructures and transfers, national consultation programmes and redundancy. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Employee Relations Adviser within our Employee Relations team, you will:

• Provide dedicated advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters throughout the employment lifecycle to people managers across the firm, signposting to policies and liaising with People Services, Ethics, People Advisory and the wider Culture & Brand teams, in obtaining a resolution
• Prepare and provide timely management information for the regular Employee Relations reporting cycle; and on an ad-hoc basis, to the wider Culture & Brand teams, with clarity and confidence
• Champion the correct use of the Case Management system and ensure that the data is accurate and users are effective through regular reporting and upskilling
• Provide administration support to the team on complex cases such as taking notes and preparing first draft of documents
• Undertake investigations of internal information systems (IS) such as Teams, Mimecast, internet usage and desktop reviews for complex ER cases.
  
  Joining us as an Employee Relations Adviser, the minimum criteria you'll need is experience of technical HR skills such as capability, disciplinary, absence, grievance resolution and a working knowledge of employment law and best practice in employee relations matters. You will also need to have good communication skills, strong written communication, attention to detail and an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
• Experience of working in a professional services environment
• CIPD level 5 or above.
  
  Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton., Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.