Employee Relations Manager

at  Liberty Global

We’re looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Manager to join us in Bradford.
The ER Manager will deliver a consistent, high quality Employee Relations service, working as part of a small team supporting our UK and Netherlands locations, reporting into the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing sound Employee Relations advice, ensuring the business is equipped to make the right decisions both commercially and in accordance with the organisations risk profile. You will also be responsible for supporting and coaching line managers across the end-to-end employee lifecycle, end-to-end case management and supporting large-scale business change.

What will you be doing?

• Employee Relations Case Management – proactively advising and supporting Line Managers regarding ER employment issues such as sickness, absence, performance management etc.
• Working proactively with People Business Partners providing timely and accurate advice
• Carrying out case reviews assessing risk and advising accordingly – management of complex cases
• 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 and business insights; proactively highlighting trends and recommending actions
• Preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles
• Delivery of Line Manager skills training as required

We tend to look for people with:

Essential:

• Proven track record in a role with large ER exposure, ideally within a customer orientated commercial environment.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation, it’s application and best practice
• A broad understanding of the employee lifecycle
• 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
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultural boundaries
• Self-motivated proactive goal oriented, well-organised, adaptable, and resilient
• Demonstrates confidence in communication with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Has some exposure to managing ACAS and ET claims

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification

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:
Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!
At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you’re entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

• Employee Relations Case Management – proactively advising and supporting Line Managers regarding ER employment issues such as sickness, absence, performance management etc.
• Working proactively with People Business Partners providing timely and accurate advice
• Carrying out case reviews assessing risk and advising accordingly – management of complex cases
• 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 and business insights; proactively highlighting trends and recommending actions
• Preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles
• Delivery of Line Manager skills training as require