The main focus of this role will be supporting leaders with complex casework. Your work will include:

• Providing end-to-end support to managers on employee relations issues, including employee grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters, whistleblowing and complex performance and absence management.
• Advising on the interplay with the FCA's Conduct Rules and Senior Manager & Certification Regime.
• Provide employee relations support on organisational change programmes.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement within the function, and support with embedding best practice ways of working.
• Act as an escalation point for People Partners and People Advisors on complex ER matters.
• Supporting the wider team in the delivery of the ER strategy.
• Assisting in the development of the governance framework, working closely with the Compliance, Legal and Reward teams, in relation to employee conduct issues.
• Assisting with selected policy drafting and review in light of any employment law and/or regulatory changes.
• Supporting the design and delivery of Employee Relations training to the business and the wider People team.
• Support with ensuring accurate reporting of Employee Relations data to allow for the production of robust ER analytics, including trend analysis and insights.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as an employee relations specialist, managing complex cases in either a HR or legal team, or as a lawyer with employment law and ER experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Very strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience in the financial services sector is desirable.
• Experience or awareness of handling regulatory issues in the context of the SMCR, conduct, and remuneration matters.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and keen to grow and develop within the organisation.

Benefits:

• Make an Impact: Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of our customers.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team.
• Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to learn new technologies, take on new challenges, and own interesting things from day one.
• A Bank That Cares: We're a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment with compassion and inclusion at its core.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton.
• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Life Insurance at 4x your salary.
• 16 hours of paid volunteering time a year.
• Ability to buy or sell annual leave.
• Generous family-friendly policies.
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• Incentivised refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

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