Employee Relations Partner

Wellcome Sanger Institute ,
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £48,500 per annum

Overview

We have a brand new opportunity within our proactive and collaborative HR team for a highly skilled employee relations specialist. Sitting within the HR Partnering team you will be responsible for overseeing all ER work within the organisation; managing your own case-load as well as providing guidance to other HR colleagues in the management of their casework. More about the role: You will be supporting our leaders and managers to effectively and proactively handle employee relations matters. Providing expert guidance to other HR colleagues in the management of their ER work as well as overseeing your own caseload. You will lead the implementation of a coherent and effective ER reporting system, ensuring that we use appropriate measures and provide accurate and timely KPI data relating to this. You will review how ER work is managed on an organisation-wide basis and implement new initiatives to improve consistency and effectiveness of ER management. Essential Skills Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent experience Significant experience of, and demonstrable success in, providing strategic and operational HR advice and guidance at a senior level Excellent working knowledge of legal framework/best practice surrounding employment law Clear appreciation of the strategic context in which HR operates Skilled and confident communicator who can clearly present ideas and solutions across all mediums - face to face, presenting to an audience, in writing Ability to listen, analyse and respond effectively/mediate in complex and difficult situations Demonstrable ability to influence and persuade others to take appropriate actions Good track record of managing and delivering projects Proven dynamic and flexible problem-solving skills Strong coaching and mentoring skills Positive 'can do’ attitude and strong team-working ethos Adaptable, intuitive, empathetic and approachable Resilience to work under sustained pressure and hold one’s own in challenging situations Ideal Skills Experience in a research or technical environment Other information The interview process is likely to be two stages. Closing date: 19th April 2020 About Us The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics research centre. We undertake large-scale research that forms the foundations of knowledge in biology and medicine. Our findings are used to improve health and to understand life on Earth. Our campus Set across 130 acres, just outside of Cambridge, The Sanger Institute is located on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus. Home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology, committed to delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale, and creativity to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. Our benefits: There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at the Genome Wellcome Campus. We appreciate the importance of achieving work-life balance and support this with a number of family and carer-friendly policies. Plus a flexible working policy for those who may wish to amend their working pattern or arrangement. As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further: 25 days annual leave (extra 1 day to a maximum of 30 days for every year you work) Auto-enrolment into a generous Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with enhanced company contribution Up to 2 days annual paid volunteering leave Up to 10 days paid Emergency Carers Leave per year Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, an on-site Workplace Nursery salary Sacrifice Schemes for pre-school children and Summer holiday club Life Assurance Cover and a Group Income Protection Scheme (if on a contract of 12 months or more) Enhanced maternity leave and parental leave Access to substantial number of courses and training events onsite Private Healthcare Scheme (after 6 months service) Eyecare and Dental payment plans Concessions and discounts from our corporate perks site Being part of the Genome Wellcome Campus you will be part of the beautiful working environment with an impressive range of benefits, services and facilities also including: Free bus service to and from Campus, covering various routes around Cambridge, Saffron Walden and surrounding villages A car-share initiative Free parking A number of on-site venues where you can meet, eat and socialise with colleagues A thriving Sports and Social Club which provides members with subsidised access to a gym, tennis courts, sports hall, fitness classes and a vibrant social calendar of events We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive

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