VALUED. RECOGNISED. REWARDED. A CAREER YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT.

Are you ready to take your HR expertise to the next level in a dynamic healthcare environment? Here at Sodexo Health and Care we are looking for a dedicated Employee Relations Manager to join our team on a 1-year fixed term contract based onsite at Manchester University Foundation Trust. This is a great opportunity to play a key role providing effective, professional, and confidential employee relations support to the HR and wider management teams, all within an industry that really makes a difference.
At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on putting people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team environment where your skills and ideas are valued. We offer opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of employees and the wider organization.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career with a global leader in quality-of-life services. Join us in shaping the future of HR excellence at Sodexo. Apply today to be part of a team where your contributions truly matter!

• Lead and manage the HR advisory team, ensuring seamless support across the employee lifecycle, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Drive efficiency in sickness absence processes through regular reviews, audits, and compliance tracking.
• Support complex investigations, disciplinaries, and ill-health capability processes while drafting accurate outcome letters.
• Build strong relationships with local leadership, line managers, and employees to resolve grievances and implement proactive ER solutions.
• Deliver coaching and guidance to managers, enhancing their ability to handle ER cases effectively.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and contribute to employee engagement projects.
• Oversee HR service delivery, ensuring efficiency and high standards across all areas, from case management to reporting and compliance.
• Provide key support for change management projects, including restructures and TUPE processes.
  For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description