Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Job Description

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 9,000 are based in the UK. Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a professional specialising in Employee Relations. The role can be based at any of our Leonardo UK sites.

Working within our People Shared Services Centre of Excellence, you will be required lead on a wide range of Employee & Industrial Relations activities. You will provide effective, efficient, and well thought through solutions on a varied range of potentially complex employee relations matters, primarily to our People leader community and where necessary expert guidance and counsel to the People Partner community across the UK business locations.

What You'll Do As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor

• Working in collaboration with People leaders, People managers and the People function to provide effective solutions and specialist knowledge on matters associated with UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice, Employment Terms and Conditions, Transfer of Undertakings, Trade Union affairs and Collective Bargaining arrangements.
• Provide a proactive Employee Relations case management service on all matters that involve disciplinary, grievance, mediation, capability, performance, conduct, and absence management.
• Responsible for developing and implementing Employment Frameworks, Policies, Procedures and Guidance for Leonardo UK that covers a broad spectrum of employment matters
• Ensure Employee/Industrial Relations issues are dealt with effectively, efficiently and ensuring the company remains compliant in accordance with Employment Frameworks, Policies, Procedures, UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice
• Coach People Leaders and People Managers, building a positive Employee Relations environment which is trust based and aligns with our values
• Regularly maintain relevant Employee/Industrial Relations documents, files, records and management information systems as necessary
• Be a point of escalation for complex issues relating to policy and process interpretation. Ensuring a positive, fair, equitable and supportive work environment for all employees.
  
  

What We'll Need From You

• Current and relevant experience of direct operational Employee Relations situations with a proven record of resolving complex and challenging case management activity. Ideally working in an environment that collective labour relations are the norm.
• Excellent collaboration, consultative, negotiating and communication skills are necessary
• Be responsible and take full accountability for your actions
• The ability to work well under pressure, “think on your feet” and to short timescales
• Current and relevant working knowledge of UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice
• Ability to create and build productive working relationships at all levels of the company and with external third party partnerships and organisations.
• Level 7 CIPD Qualification desired
• Appropriate qualification or background covering UK Employment Legislation, Directives and Codes of Practice
• Experience of working directly with Acas and Employment Tribunal services
• Working experience of regular engagement with Trade Union Representatives and Consultative Forums.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Additional Locations

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - London, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid