Company Description
Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
We have a brand new opportunity to join our Employee Relations team! The ER Partner – Litigation & Capability is responsible for managing a team of ER Specialists and ensuring the delivery of high-quality employee relations support across the business. This role combines operational ER case management with leadership responsibilities, including coaching, capability building, building an inclusive culture and strategic risk management. This particular role has a focus on managing the end-to-end delivery of employment tribunals and increase managing the capability growth plans and delivery.
Key responsibilities of the ER Partner - Litigation & Capability:
- Lead and develop ER Advisors, providing coaching and feedback to build capability with a focus on litigation & TUPE.
- Manage complex cases, Early conciliations & tribunals from start to finish. (Use of third-party barristers in hearings)
- Monitor ER trends and proactively implement strategies to feedback to the operations and HR teams to mitigate further risk.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Legal, and senior stakeholders to influence ER decisions.
- Drive cultural change initiatives and support organisational projects related to ER.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of ER metrics for leadership review.
- Represent ER in union consultations and negotiations where required.
- Role model company values and maintain team morale during periods of change.
- Influence development of ER policy & tools
- Lead the ER capability increase program for the department. Building learning in conjunction with learning & development and ensuring quality delivery that shows measured success.
Qualifications
- Strong Leadership and people management skills
- Expert knowledge of UK Employment Law and ER best practices
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- CIPD level 5 or equivalent preferred
- Experience managing ER teams and complex cases in a multi-site environment
- High level of experience in tribunal management & bundle build
- Confidence in complex TUPE processes
Additional information
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
- Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
- Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!