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HR Business Partner – Employee Relations, Employment Law
The Cigna Group. Advise senior leaders, managers and subject-matter experts on complex employee relations matters .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive HR business partnering experience with a strong application of UK and EU employment law. Capable of leading complex employee relations matters and designing effective HR processes that enhance service quality and employee experience.
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Extensive HR Business Partnering ExperienceDeep Knowledge of UK and EU Employment LawExperience Handling Complex Employee RelationsCIPD Qualified at Level 5 or AboveStrong Analysis and Problem-Solving Abilities
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Hard Skills
Employment Law ApplicationHR Project LeadershipHR Policy Review and AlignmentData Analysis for HR InsightsOrganisational Design and Change Management
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationNegotiation and InfluencingRelationship BuildingDiscretion and IntegrityAdaptability and Organisation
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 QualificationDegree Level Education
Industry Keywords
Employee RelationsHealth and Safety at WorkDiversity and InclusionEmployee EngagementRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise senior leaders, managers and subject-matter experts on complex employee relations matters
- Lead employee relations activity across multiple business units and functions
- Translate UK and EU employment law, ACAS guidance, CIPD best practice and regulatory developments into practical action
- Build leaders’ and managers’ confidence to handle people matters fairly and consistently
- Shape HR programmes covering employee relations, performance, absence, diversity, wellbeing, recognition and employee communication
- Partner with the business and HR Centres of Excellence on organisational design and change
- Identify emerging people, culture and process challenges and influence lasting solutions
- Design simpler, smarter HR processes to improve service quality and employee and manager experience
- Review and align HR policies with company, legal, regulatory and compliance requirements
- Support annual compensation, mid-cycle and ad hoc review processes
- Use market insight and HR data to identify trends, anticipate risk and improve operations
- Champion engagement, health and wellbeing, reward and recognition
- Report to the Head of HR UK and partner with the HR Director of Europe, global HR leads and Centres of Excellence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive generalist HR business partnering experience
- Strong record of applying employment law confidently in practice
- Deep, current and practical knowledge of UK and EU employment law and regulations
- Sound understanding of health and safety at work requirements
- Experience supporting multigenerational, multi-site and diverse workforces
- Experience handling complex and high-profile employee relations matters from assessment through resolution
- Experience leading end-to-end HR projects in a fast-moving, high-volume and evolving environment
- Strong analysis, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing abilities
- Clear communication and ability to build credibility with leaders, managers, employees and employee representatives
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, integrity and attention to detail
- Organised and adaptable, with ability to manage priorities and changing deadlines
- Ability to build relationships through trust, compassion and approachability
- CIPD qualified at level 5 or above
- Educated to degree level essential or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience
- Qualification in law to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Multicultural and hybrid working environment
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Wellbeing Benefits
- Educational Development Program
- 3 days in the office and 2 from home