Employee Relations/HR Specialist

Position Title: Employee Relations Operations Specialist

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Location: Castle Bromwich

£27.21 per hour Inside IR35 - Umbrella Rate

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

The Opportunity:

Our Client is seeking an individual who can deliver exceptional, professional HR support to the manufacturing facilities across the West Midlands, focusing on all aspects of Absence Management.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability to embody the Clients' Creators Code values, constantly displaying Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact in all aspects of their work
As training will be provided, the Client are seeking someone who is eager to learn and develop within the field of Employee Relations.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities could include:

Lead the coordination and delivery of Employee Relations Consultant support, with a primary focus on effectively resolving manufacturing related absence cases to improve attendance and contribute to key operational performance outcomes.
Provide timely and effective support for both short and long term absence matters and restricted worker cases, including the management of complex cases.
Support line managers in conducting absence related disciplinary investigations and hearings, up to and including dismissal and appeal, ensuring processes are followed consistently and professionally.
Identify cases that would benefit from early intervention and quickly implement tailored support measures to reduce absence duration and improve employee outcomes.
Develop and deliver absence management training to all stakeholders across the manufacturing environment, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to manage attendance effectively.
Collaborate closely with Employee Relations Consultants across manufacturing sites to review, refine and align absence management policies, standardise best‑practice processes and contribute to the successful delivery of key project initiatives.
Work in partnership with Occupational Health services to ensure timely interventions, effective support plans and reduced absence timescales across the manufacturing environment.
Actively promote and encourage the use of wellbeing resources, such as the Employee Assistance Programme, Aviva Plus, BEN and the Centre for Wellbeing, to strengthen employee support and drive reductions in absence frequency and duration.
Apply sound judgement and balanced risk analysis to make informed recommendations on appropriate case outcomes in line with company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to support accurate data reporting relating to manufacturing absence, ensuring insights are available to inform decision making and trend analysis.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across HR and the wider business to ensure the efficient delivery of Employee Relations services.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Employee Relations team, actively identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools or ways of working.
Undertake any additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the line manager in connection with the role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Experience of supporting absence, ill‑health, restricted workers and disciplinary casework in a manufacturing environment.
High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Effective organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
Strong coaching and advisory skills, capable of supporting and engaging managers across all levels.
Customer focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high‑quality HR support.
Ability to work autonomously, using initiative to manage workload and meet challenging deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent, effective results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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