Employee Relations Specialist
Employee Relations Specialist
Salary: £35,500 per annumLocation: Cheltenham
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an Employee Relations (ER) specialist to join our dynamic HR team in Cheltenham providing expert guidance and strategic support across our schools and nurseries.
You'll handle complex employee relations matters, coach managers, and ensure compliance with employment law, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees offering expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and change management. Other roles and responsibilities include:
- Employee Relations Expertise and Support
- Ensure HR policies and practices are in full compliance with the latest employment laws.
- Strategic HR Support to the Foundation leaders.
- Managing grievances and disciplinary actions
- Conflict resolution and management
- Develop and conduct training for managers and employees on employee relations topics
- Partner with managers to develop performance management processes
- Support the organisation through periods of change
- Analyse HR metrics, such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and engagement scores
The successful candidate would ideally be CIPD qualified and or has experience in working within a HR department as an ER specialist or on a variety of ER matters. If you're a resilient, detail-oriented HR professional with excellent communication and project coordination skills with a passion for best practices, we want to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
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The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist.The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision.
The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.