Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled HR Professional to manage investigations, oversee grievance and disciplinary processes, and develop company policies. This role requires expertise in employment legislation, business acumen, and subject matter knowledge.
Responsibilities:
* Investigate staff grievances, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
* Manage Code of Conduct compliant investigations in collaboration with global Staff Relations teams and legal teams.
* Respond to external lawyer letters raising issues or complaints on behalf of staff.
* Oversee disciplinary investigations, including establishing investigating teams and ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
* Act as a key advisor to leaders on correct process and procedures for dealing with grievance and disciplinary investigations.
* Manage subsequent appeals processes.
* Coordinate union meetings and action taking.
* Develop and maintain company policies and procedures relating to these matters.
* Partner with external legal counsel and our legal team on complex cases requiring escalation.
* Partner with Occupational Health on management of long-term absence or LOA cases.
* Work with company insurer on applications for long-term disability.
* Act as advisor to leaders on performance management cases and the establishment of formal PIPs.
* Advise on GDPR or Data Privacy related questions arising from business leaders or the security team.
Qualifications:
* University Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or similar degree.
* In-depth knowledge of HR industry practices and employment legislation.
* Business acumen and subject matter expertise.
* Minimum 2-3 years experience in HR in areas of employment law, HR policies and procedures, managing investigations.
* Previous experience in supporting formal investigations at a site level.
* Understanding of working in a unionized environment.