Employee Relations Specialist Cluster Central & East Europe (m/f/d)
Stuttgart, DE, 70173 Warsaw, PL, 02-653
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Description Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist (m/f/d) to join our team. You will be responsible for providing expert judgement and advice to line managers, employees and HR colleagues regarding a broad range of matters ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to company policies. This role is accountable for end to end management of cases across the business and for identifying and implementing improvements in employee relations.
Scope of the Role
What else it involves?
- Case management including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence, and bullying & harassment complaints
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations queries and issues, providing expert guidance on company policies, employment law, and best practices
- Respond to HR queries and support the team in the completion of all activities related to case management
- Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures in line with legislation and best practice
- Advise and coach managers on Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring that they understand their legal obligations and are equipped to manage their teams effectively
- Analyze employee relations data, identify trends and recommend solutions to improve process, culture and performance
- Own and drive individual projects and activities focused on reducing ER issues whilst developing a culture of increasing line management empowerment
- Work closely with HR Business Partner in the Cluster, People Solutions, Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition
Experience Required
The skills we`re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or anything similar
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated background providing expert advice and judgement to line managers on policy application to include disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, its interpretation and implementation, and of employment practices specific to the Central & East Europe Cluster
- Skilled at using effective listening, probing and investigatory skills to handle complex, sensitive enquiries and conversations with discretion, composure and compassion
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver on timelines as required
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business and HR colleagues
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
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