Employee Relations Consultant, Assistant Vice President

In this role you will you provide expert support and advice to the business divisions and corporate functions throughout the UK and Ireland ensuring the effective management of internal and external Employee Relations (ER) matters and ER related risks (e.g. legal, financial and reputational).

Support employees and management by coaching and counselling with objectivity and professionalism in dealing with ER issues whilst ensuring alignment with both business strategy and HR requirements.

Promote a positive culture within the business / corporate function imparting knowledge and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring a fair and consistent approach in the application of HR policies and procedures whilst minimizing risk and maintaining the reputation of the business. Working as part of the wider GHR team working on global, regional and country based GHR and / or business related projects and initiatives (TUPE etc.).

• Identify, research and resolve employee relations issues in partnership with HRBPs, managers and employees.

• Execute employee relations policies, procedures and guidelines; maintain and update on Corporate Policy Centre site on a timely basis, in line with review cycles and obtain appropriate approvals.

• Facilitate employee relations investigations (performance, sickness absence management, conduct, grievance, anti-harassment).  Provide support and advice to investigating and hearing managers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach.

• Project management including key advisory and ER work-stream management for any restructuring; acquisitions; outsourcing/insourcing and off shoring initiatives under the direction of the Regional Employee Relations Manager.

• Work with Employment and Regulatory Legal in respect of ER issues and policy work as necessary, especially in respect on new employment regulations/changes to law. 

• Partner with HRBPs and other COE’s in relation to in-going and out-going TUPE’s for T&C’s review, policy analysis and consultation purposes.

• Develop employee relations tools, templates and procedures and training interventions and communicate to employees and managers as appropriate.

• Analyze local performance of employee relations programs and initiatives

• Keep up to date with current local laws and regulations and ensure that this knowledge is cascaded to whole GHR UK and Ireland teams and GHR policies and procedures are updated in accordance with legal regulations.

• Participate in Global Policy reviews and provide a local country view on new and revised policies and procedures.

• Work closely with Occupational Health and Permanent Health Insurance providers to ensure early intervention on case management and joined up approach to managing and supporting employees on sickness absence. 

• Provide Employee Relations view/advice on business change management proposals as and when required.

• Support the Employee Engagement Survey in partnership with HR Business Partners

• Support fellow ER Consultants in UK &  Ireland in managing collective case load for these locations.  Extend cover to cases across EMEA as and when required.

• GHR input to specific local, regional or EMEA projects as and when required.

• Provide support to Global ER colleagues as and when required

Skills and Experience

• College degree in business, human resources or related field or equivalent education

• Previous relevant Employee Relations experience and knowledge of employment law in the UK (and Ireland would be an advantage)

• Experience in a large and preferably global organization in Banking or Financial Services. Other sectors will be considered

Required Competencies

• Strong sense of teamwork

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

• Client Focused

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships locally & virtually

• Self- disciplined, with the ability to work alone, with remote management

• Strong analytical skills, detail and deadline oriented

• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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