Industrial Relations & Employee Relations Policy Executive (11 Month FTC)

Are you aiming for a future in Human Resources? The Industrial Relations & Employee Relations Policy Executive at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands-on experience in the heart of our People department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field, contributing to our goals across the organisation., The Executive role supports the Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER) Policy team in delivering ER policy and employment practices for both Carnival UK's Fleet and shore-based workforce. This includes ensuring legal compliance and aligning with best practices. Responsibilities in this role include administering industrial relations activities within the Fleet, such as managing the Partnership at Work forum, preparing for pay negotiations, and coordinating union-related activities as needed, all with a focus on fostering positive relations and partnerships with representatives. This role also involves contributing to strategic projects, including assessing risks related to IR and ER policy matters that may impact project progression.,

• Supporting the management of all industrial relations processes and forums, including ensuring meaningful two-way communication and positive working relationships with employees and union representatives
• Supporting the development and maintenance of a plan to keep employment policies up to date with legal requirements, ensuring they meet the needs of the business
• Staying informed about changes in employment law and ensuring that policies are updated and communicated to employees as needed
  
  Prior experience of successfully working with Trade Unions and other employee bodies with a good understanding of the trade union framework and associated collective bargaining agreements
• Sound knowledge of UK Employment Law and evidence of successfully interpreting and understanding it's application in HR policy and employment practice
• Experience of providing diverse advice to managers on HR policy and people management issues
• Previous experience of updating policies in line with employment legislation updates
• Experience of generalist HR/ER advisory role
In this role, your unique personal attributes will be essential to distinguishing yourself. If you possess qualities that can drive success, we want you in our People Team. Your ability to blend your strengths with innovative thinking will lay the groundwork for growth within our department. We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist.

Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise. No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It's through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice.

This role is classified as CUK10 and is available on a full-time, fixed-term basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home. About you: the ideal candidate, Our People Team are about being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards