Employee Relations Transformation Lead

12 Months Day Rate Contract or FTC

Reading/Hybrid

About the company:
This role is for one of UK's largest Telecoms network for the little or life-changing connections that make life richer. Their brand embodies the strength of their network and how they can provide better connectivity every day for every customer.

They cover 99% of the UK outdoor population with its combined 3G and 4G network and carries 28% of mobile data traffic in the country (Enders Analysis). They have more spectrum exclusively dedicated to 5G than any other UK mobile network, meaning their customers will benefit from an outstanding experience when using the next generation of mobile technology.

Job Description:

Leading the orchestration of Employee Relations Change Programme including multiple business change consultation programmes, applying technical expertise to design and delivery with both a legal and commercial focus.

You will be responsible for the provision of subject matter expert (SME) advice and coaching into programmes of activity and to managers and leaders across the business (up to and including Exec Level).

Effective risk management in relation to consultation programmes and leading on engagement activity with the Employee Forum relating to consultation programmes, whilst co-leading the Employee Relations Team.

A key element of the role is overseeing and leading the delivery of the Employee Relations change support to ensure effective delivery of a comprehensive, effective and commercial ER service to the business.

What you will be doing?

• Provide strategic direction, define the approach, risk assess and provide options to the business for consultation. Accountable for the delivery of business change requiring consultation across organisation through a period of transformation.
• Develop procedures for area of expertise with direction and/or sign off from senior colleagues, then monitors implementation of those procedures within the organisation.
• Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, while typically using support teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Effective people management and leadership of the ER team consultation programme requirements.
• Accountable for the management of the ER Teams performance within the relevant programme of work.
• Accountable for implementing the ER team's development and capability, while informally coaching others throughout the organisation in the relevant area of expertise.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then collaborates with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

What we are looking for?

• CIPD qualified or part qualified.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in the field of Employee Relations specific to business change (collective/individual consultation for redundancy, TUPE and changing T&C's) & employment law.
• Experience of leading and directing people and other resources to achieve specific results including within limited time-frames.
• Desirable experience of designing and delivering consultation programmes because of a merger

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.