Employee Relations Manager

As one of the largest automotive retail groups in the UK, Vertu Motors is proud to represent 30 of the World’s most popular vehicle manufacturers from 190 sites nationwide. Our three main brands include Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors and Vertu Motors. Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking for a Employee Relations Manager to join our team.

We are offering a salary of up to £33,000 per annum depending upon experience. In addition to this we also offer a fantastic range of Company Benefits. A base will be provided in one of our dealerships in the South West region but National travel and overnight stays will be required when needed.

Working as an Employee Relations Manager you will be a key influencer with managers and colleagues, assisting them with their ER matters and general case management. You will work alongside the regional HR team to drive forward the Groups people agenda. You will develop an excellent understanding of how the organisation operates, in order to deliver sharp and commercially focussed advice.

You will provide advice that is risk based and commercially focussed to ensure you are a facilitator and not an obstacle to action required when managing people matters. You will undertake regular business travel in order to effectively guide and support on cases face to face where required.

As with all positions, the Employee Relations Manager is expected to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations including disciplinary and welfare cases, capability, grievance, and coaching managers where appropriate.
• Effective case management of all people related issues including employment tribunals.
• Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good employee ;relations across the organisation.
• Identifying trends and potential issues early and proactively offer advice and suggestions where necessary.
• Supporting on ad-hoc HR projects when required.

For this role we are looking for you to have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Competent IT skills
• Good knowledge of employment law
• Knowledge of ER procedures and processes such as employment tribunals, disability, diversity and equal opportunities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable working autonomously whilst managing a large number of cases simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

If your application is successful we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

If you are interested in joining this fantastic HR team then apply to join us today!