Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Job Introduction

This is a 12 month fixed term contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen with the HR Shared Service team for Sodexo due to internal progression; we are looking for someone to undertake an employee relations role for a period of 12 months. Sodexo are a leading global facilities management business with an enviable reputation in the industry. This role involves working as part of the established employee relations team, providing a remote and responsive advisory service. You will support Managers with full case management and administrative support on a variety of Employee Relations issues.

Founded in 1966 Sodexo serves 75 million customers each day across 80 countries. Currently ranked the 18th largest employer in the world our people design, manage and deliver over 100 services across industry sectors including corporate, education, healthcare, defence, justice and sports and leisure. Our broad range of services help clients deliver the best possible experience to their employees and customers, from food services and reception through to security and ground maintenance.

To find out more about working at Sodexo -  Sodexo Careers

Role Responsibility

Managing a range of cases you will support managers remotely with general advice, resolving and responding to employee relations queries, which will be predominately escalated from our HR Services Team. In addition you will coach managers on how to deal with potential employee relations issues at the informal stage, prior to any formal action being taken, this will build their confidence to manage a variety of situations. In this role you will provide practical advice and guidance to managers,  advising on all cases up to and including dismissal. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to strengthen their experience in HR; as you will gain excellent knowledge from working on a variety of cases within an experienced team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of providing HR advice in line with relevant policies and legislation
• Well organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage high volume of case work and queries to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to write a clear, understandable and concise manner
• Understanding of customer requirements and is able to take ownership of problems/issues and recommend practical HR solutions

Package Description

£Competitive + Benefits

Working two different shifts 07.45 - 16.15 and  08.45 - 17.15 – these are managed on a team rota

Sodexo offer participation in a flexible benefit scheme through which employees can purchase benefits which suit you and your circumstances. This includes additional holiday, gym membership, health insurance etc. Sodexo discounts, our in house discount website, gives you quick & easy online access to great discounts from over 1200 online retailers.

About the Company

Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.