This is a SECONDMENT opportunity for a fixed term contract until 31/03/2027 after which in some circumstances the role may become a permanent position.
G13 – internal promotions will be aligned to the pay policy.
HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Employee and Industrial Relations and the Employee Relations Function in planning, coordinating, administering and monitoring Employee Relations initiatives. The role will also support general team coordination activities and will be required to support with generalist HR activities as required. The role is required to support in the coordination and administration of employee relations casework, industrial relations, projects and initiatives ensuring they are delivered to agreed timescales.
About the Role
Provide administrative and coordination support for all aspects of employee relations case management, including minute taking at meetings.
Prepare case bundles, evidence packs, meeting notes, and correspondence for hearings and appeals, including the collation of Employment Tribunal documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential ER case records using HR information systems.
Support managers by providing templates, guidance documents, and signposting to the appropriate ER policies.
Support with low complexity employee relations matters and casework.
Support the ER/IR team in preparing for meetings with trade union representatives, including negotiation meetings, regular meetings and working groups.
Assist with the collation of information, reports, and data to support formal consultation processes.
Help maintain positive working relationships with trade union representatives by responding promptly and professionally to routine queries.
Provide administrative support for the implementation of collective agreements and organisational change programmes.
Support the ER/IR team in preparing reports for senior leadership and unions.
Assist in administrative elements of ER/IR policy review.
Change & Consultation administration and coordination.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, recruitment, payroll, OD, and other HR functions to ensure consistent service delivery.
Contribute to HR projects and cross functional activities as required.
Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
About You
Skills:
- Strong organisational ability with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage confidential, sensitive, and complex information.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of UK employment law and statutory consultation requirements.
Type of experience:
- Experience in administration, employee relations support, or a comparable administrative role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process - YouTube
Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
