- Company Name
- SSP UK & Ireland
- Job Title
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Job Description
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Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Role Summary: Provide expert frontline employee relations support, advising line managers and staff on HR policies, performance management, attendance, and UK employment law while ensuring compliance with data protection and right-to-work regulations.
Expactations: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of HR legislation and best practice, act as a trusted advisor, and deliver clear, actionable guidance that aligns with corporate policies and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, and appeal processes including ACAS early conciliation and tribunal case preparation.
- Interpret and apply people policies on maternity, adoption, sick leave, compassionate leave, equality, and diversity.
- Manage attendance cases (unauthorised absence, SOSR, AWOL, short‑term and long‑term absence) with sound judgement.
- Conduct right‑to‑work checks, visa renewals, and sponsorship support, and train managers on validation procedures.
- Handle data‑protection requests (SARS, right to be forgotten, personal data correction) and respond to breaches.
- Provide guidance on employment legislation covering working time, fixed‑term contracts,(probation), redundancy, flexible working, and child/young workers.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidelines, and data protection regulations.
- Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in HR administrative duties, letter writing, and IT tools.
- Ability to build relationships and influence colleagues at all levels.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law or related discipline.
- CIPD qualification preferred.