Industrial & Employee Relations Specialist
BOC, City Centre, Manchester
Industrial & Employee Relations Specialist
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BOC, City Centre, Manchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 21 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 250937930481444482f3d2d328973295
Full Job Description
- In this role, you will support the UK business in IR & ER matters, aiding the strategic direction, and requirements of the business
- You will drive the IR / ER agenda across the business areas, and identify and evaluate current ER & IR policies making recommendations for change
- In addition, you'll ensure that managers are fully equipped and upskilled to manage grievance / disciplinary / absence / performance and management processes, involving the management of more complex cases; focusing on building capability of the manager rather than just managing the issue
- As part of this, you will use metrics to identify opportunities to improve performance in these areas
- Additionally you will research market rate pay differentials and other payments for pay negotiations, and support negotiations between management and employees or trades unions concerning pay and conditions of employment
- Furthermore, you will ensure the People strategy / approach is aligned across business units where necessary, and provide input on People strategies / initiatives specifically relating to the IR & ER agenda
- You will lead and manage IR & ER related projects as appropriate
- And lastly, this role will give you the exciting opportunity to meet a wide range of people, see our sites and offices so you will need to be willing to travel for up to 30% of your time
You have an understanding of UK Employment Law, with flexibility of thought and approach with the ability to adapt and adjust legal and HR best practice appropriately to the working environment, supporting managers with varying degrees of experience and diverse job roles - Previous experience in similar industry in a unionised environment
- You have experience of handing sensitive personal and complex data, with emotional resilience, confidence, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
- You are experienced in the Microsoft suite, in particular PowerPoint, Excel and / or PowerBI
- Additionally, you have excellent negotiation and coaching skills, including the ability to coach and develop managers with sound influencing skills whilst motivating others
- Furthermore, you have high levels of emotional intelligence, understanding of what motivates others and sufficient self awareness to realise impact of own behaviour on others
- You are adaptable and responsive, and somebody who is able to work effectively with competing and changing demands as well comfortable with working in ambiguity at times Why you will love working with us
We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves. At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision : to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world. What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless., BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers. Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer. Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self. Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better! Your contact person BOC Limited, a Linde company Clodagh Ferguson