Employee Relations Advisor - 12 month fixed term

Employee Relations Advisor - 12 month fixed term contract 

From £44,000, £1,100 flex allowance, up to 15% discretionary bonus + benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you? 

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

In this Employee Relations role, you will be key in ensuring the business is provided with efficient, effective and timely ER/HR support and guidance on all people related issues. Offering a first-class customer and employee experience every time working in busy operational focused environment with varied case management responsibilities.

What will you do?

• Support, guide and coach line managers across a range of people related processes predominantly within the operation including conduct, (disciplinary), grievances, probation, absence, performance and policy interpretation and application, ensuring consistency of approach and compliance with legislation and policies, procedures and processes.
• Support and guide Investigation and Hearing Managers in the timely management of employee relations processes, escalating to the ER Partner / HRBP as appropriate.
• Maintain a tracker of cases providing regular updates to the HRBP's and ER Partner, ensuring high risk cases are escalated in a timely manner to the ER Partner. 
• Review current process and practices, recommending changes as required to support best practice.
• Ownership of Employee Relations project work in addition to case load.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• CIPD Qualification - Level 5
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of employment legislation, policies and practices and proven experience of their application in business.
• Previous experience in a employee relations role, ideally within an operational business.
• Competent and capable of providing HR generalist administrative support and note taking at investigatory interviews, case management reviews, disciplinary and grievance hearings and Trade Union Forums.
• Ability to coordinate the internal mediation programme including tracking cases, scheduling sessions, updating internal mediators and producing regular metrics
• Ability to manage and prioritise a high varied workload
• Experience of working with Trade Unions

What's in it for you?  

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by: 

• A discretionary annual bonus,  

• Free staff parking,  

• Discounted rail travel to work,  

• Share matching scheme and more.  

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.  

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.   

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.   

What's it like to work at London Gatwick? 

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. 

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. 

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.  

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick. 

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick