Employee Relations Advisor

at  Liberty Global

We’re looking for a Employee Relations Advisor to join us in Bradford
The main purpose of the role is to help deliver high quality and consistent Employee Relations advice including providing Employee Relations advice, support and coaching line managers across the end-to-end employee lifecycle.

Working as part of the small Employee Relations Team, you will help us to deliver an efficient ER service to Liberty Global across its UK and Netherlands business. The role will include:

• Employee Relations Case Management – proactively advising and supporting Line Managers regarding ER employment issues such as sickness absence, performance management etc.
• Carrying out case reviews assessing risk and advising accordingly
• Attendance at meetings where appropriate
• Provide timely and accurate advice to Line Managers in ER process, procedures, and ER Policy and employment law risk
• Supporting Liberty Global with Restructures, TUPE, settlements, and other business change processes with people impact
• Supporting with People Policy development and Line Manager support tools.
• Working with wider business stakeholders on ad hoc People Projects
• Analysis of ER data, business insights and trend analysis
• Preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles

What will you be doing?

• Develop relationships and Work closely with key business stakeholders (People Business Partners, Line management and people team)
• Identify and escalate high risk issues to Snr ER Manager and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and data.
• Data analysis production and reporting as required.
• Provide and facilitate technical training to Line Managers as required.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality.
• Understand the needs of internal customers and supports the continuous improvement of the ER team and service.
• Support NL as required.

We tend to look for people with the following:

Essential Skills:

• Relevant experience either working as an ER advisor / ER case management or generalist HR Advisor role with high level of ER exposure ideally within a customer orientated commercial environment.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation, it’s application and best practice
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, trends, and insights.
• Demonstration of proactive commercially based approach to case management and risk
• Experience of supporting Business Change initiatives such as TUPE and Re structures
• Experience with working closely with stakeholders effectively, resolving issues and understanding drivers/needs, building good relationships with internal and external departments and 3rd party organisation
• Self-motivated proactive goal oriented, well-organised, adaptable, and resilient
• Good knowledge of with Microsoft Office products, HR systems
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Has some exposure to managing ACAS and ET claims.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree
• CIPD qualification in the UK

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:
We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

Working as part of the small Employee Relations Team, you will help us to deliver an efficient ER service to Liberty Global across its UK and Netherlands business. The role will include:

• Employee Relations Case Management – proactively advising and supporting Line Managers regarding ER employment issues such as sickness absence, performance management etc.
• Carrying out case reviews assessing risk and advising accordingly
• Attendance at meetings where appropriate
• Provide timely and accurate advice to Line Managers in ER process, procedures, and ER Policy and employment law risk
• Supporting Liberty Global with Restructures, TUPE, settlements, and other business change processes with people impact
• Supporting with People Policy development and Line Manager support tools.
• Working with wider business stakeholders on ad hoc People Projects
• Analysis of ER data, business insights and trend analysis
• Preparation of Employment Tribunal bundle

What will you be doing?

• Develop relationships and Work closely with key business stakeholders (People Business Partners, Line management and people team)
• Identify and escalate high risk issues to Snr ER Manager and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and data.
• Data analysis production and reporting as required.
• Provide and facilitate technical training to Line Managers as required.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality.
• Understand the needs of internal customers and supports the continuous improvement of the ER team and service.
• Support NL as required