Regional Employee Relations Specialist
What you'll do
Summary
£45,000 - £60,000 per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re team-players, reliable and collaborative.
Just like you.
As a Regional Employee Relations Specialist at Lidl, you’ll be coaching and advising on employment law policy. You will work closely with the Regional Head of HR to develop the employee relations function and ensure that it is meeting the strategic objectives of the company. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make an impact on the business.
In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, 30-35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount, contributory pension scheme and more of the perks you deserve.
We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have quality training and real opportunity to build your career.
What you'll do
Providing advisory guidance and coaching on Employment Law policy (e.g. performance improvement, disciplinaries, grievances, equal opportunities, long term absence management, restructures, immigration) to enable managers to deliver good people management practices and ensuring consistent and fair decisions and legally compliant processes
In conjunction with Head of HR develop and implement local measures (e.g. management upskilling) to limit legal and internal non-compliance risk, identifying risks, potential scenarios and options to mitigate.
Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practices
Supporting managers with the administration of employment law related processes
Identification of Employment Law risks and, where necessary, escalation to regional Head of HR
Coaching of new disciplinary Managers on Employment Law policy and best practice
Analysing trends and ensuring compliance through the review of the Case Management Tool. Interpret and report to influence progress and performance, reporting back to the HoHR on key trends, patterns and areas of focus
Supporting the Head of HR with the coordination of the CMS programme for Employment Law
Provide support to the local HR team on administration of Employee Relations topics
Supporting the Head of HR with the administration of ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims
What you'll need
A legal qualification / CIPD Level 7 (with specialist EL/advanced EL optional units) is desirable
Significant Employee Relations experience, advising to middle management and up to date labour law knowledge
Understanding of best practice and ACAS codes
Excellent stakeholder management and people skills
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
The ability to collaborate and share best practice with a range of stakeholders using your strong influencing skills
A Driving licence is essential and the ability to regularly travel within your geographic region.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and HR software proficiency
Experience within a retail or hospitality environment would be advantageous
What you'll receive
30-35 days’ holiday
A fully expensed company car
Enhanced family leave
10% in-store discount
Contributory pension scheme
Plus more of the perks you deserve.
You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
