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Head of Employee Relations

Job details
Posting date: 15 August 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 September 2024
Location: BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 5AF
Company: AXA UK
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 240007N3

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity, for an experienced Head of Employee Relations to join our dedicated team of Employee Relations (ER) experts. You'll be responsible for leading and directing the delivery of the ER function across AXA UK, with continuous development and implementation of the ER strategic plan and transformation.
You’ll ensure the ER function meets the needs of the business, driving an inclusive culture where our employees can thrive and be their best. Your expert guidance on complex ER issues will be put to good measure to ensure minimal risk to the business. You’ll ensure that consultation with AXA’s employee representatives is meaningful, provide advice and guidance on complex ER issues encompassing a risk assessed approach. This standalone role also has complete ownership of all people policies and processes from design, implementation, simplification, and continual review.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:

Devise, implement and continually review UK ER Strategy, in line with UK People Team strategic ambitions.
Drive strategic direction of workplace accessibility for AXA UK, own operational aspects of an accessible and inclusive working environment for employees.
Key member of the People Operations leadership team, manage, develop and continuously improve the ER function.
Point of escalation for ER case management and wider People Team, ER mentor to the teams (transformation, organisation design etc).
Maintain employee relations framework and partnership ethos with employee and management representatives across the UK.
Manage and continue to build on internal collaboration and consultation strategies with AXA Group (European Works Council).
Continue to build on strong trade union relationships / internal employee representative groups.
Drive One AXA approaches in policy development, compliance and industrial relations.
Ensure the correct oversight is in place to manage/minimise employment tribunal claims/ settlement agreements/legal costs.
Guarantee that AXA UK is fully compliant in terms of FCA Conduct rule breaches, own and manage the assessment process for conduct rule breaches.
Review ER case management system alongside our Cognizant Workday Developer to ensure it's fit for purpose.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.