Employee Relations Specialist

We're looking for an experienced Senior Specialist to join the People Shared Services Team, as a Subject Matter Expert for all things Employee Relations.

As a centre of excellence, the Team are there to create and deliver a highly regarded and expert service that supports a Leader-lead people culture. You'll be working with leaders and colleagues, promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness and consistency.

If you've experience in managing high-volume complex cases and supporting the implementation of an ER strategy, then we'd love to hear from you!

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, andwhatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You'll be joining the People Shared Services Team, consisting of 3 Senior Specialists, 3 Advisors and other Administrators. Colleagues are our customers, we support them right through the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to the end of their employment. We work closely with line managers across the business as well as various teams across the People Function, such as People Partners, Talent Acquisition and Salaries.

What's In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme


• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days


• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days


• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)


• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)


• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car


• A commitment to training and development


• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues


• 3 paid volunteering days per annum


• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups


• We care about your health and wellbeing - we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership


What Will You Be Doing?

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders such as, People Partners, Aegis and Union representatives, as well as Shared Service Advisors through coaching and mentoring to support in responding to general queries


• Managing complex ER cases, using mediation to facilitate conversations between leaders and colleagues in line with policies and procedures


• Update and review relevant policies with any changes


• Promoting best practice to leaders and empowering them to make decisions in the best interest of the business, whilst avoiding legal challenges


• Leading and supporting on projects and workshops


• Overseeing reasonable adjustments for our colleagues with additional requirements, promoting diversity and inclusion across the Society


• Utilising MI to understand and measure performance, identifying challenges and trends
  
  The ability to handle multiple changing priorities, manage complex cases and drive continuous improvement through people projects



• An excellent understanding of UK Case Law and Employment Tribunal process


• Experience in developing effective relationships with the business, influencing and challenging leaders, senior leaders and other stakeholders


• An understanding of the Partnering model in relation to managing Employee Relations