Regional Employee Relations Consultant

What you'll do

Summary

£45,000 - £60,000 per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave 

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re team-players, reliable and collaborative.  

Just like you. 

As a Regional Employee Relations Specialist at Lidl, you’ll be coaching and advising on employment law policy. You will work closely with the Regional Head of HR to develop the employee relations function and ensure that it is meeting the strategic objectives of the company. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make an impact on the business.  

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, 30-35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount, contributory pension scheme and more of the perks you deserve. 

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have quality training and real opportunity to build your career. 

What you'll do

Providing advisory guidance and coaching on Employment Law policy (e.g. performance improvement, disciplinaries, grievances, equal opportunities, long term absence management, restructures, immigration) to enable managers to deliver good people management practices and ensuring consistent and fair decisions and legally compliant processes   

In conjunction with Head of HR develop and implement local measures (e.g. management upskilling) to limit legal and internal non-compliance risk, identifying risks, potential scenarios and options to mitigate. 

Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practices 

Supporting managers with the administration of employment law related processes   

Identification of Employment Law risks and, where necessary, escalation to regional Head of HR 

Coaching of new disciplinary Managers on Employment Law policy and best practice   

Analysing trends and ensuring compliance through the review of the Case Management Tool. Interpret and report to influence progress and performance, reporting back to the HoHR on key trends, patterns and areas of focus  

Supporting the Head of HR with the coordination of the CMS programme for Employment Law  

Provide support to the local HR team on administration of Employee Relations topics 

Supporting the Head of HR with the administration of ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims 

What you'll need

Significant Employee Relations experience, advising to middle management and up to date labour law knowledge 

Understanding of best practice and ACAS codes  

Excellent stakeholder management and people skills 

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills 

The ability to collaborate and share best practice with a range of stakeholders using your strong influencing skills  

A legal qualification / CIPD Level 7 (with specialist EL/advanced EL optional units) is desirable

A Driving licence is essential and the ability to regularly travel within your geographic region.  

Strong Microsoft Office skills and HR software proficiency  

Experience within a retail or hospitality environment would be advantageous 

What you'll receive

30-35 days’ holiday 

A fully expensed company car 

Enhanced family leave 

10% in-store discount 

Contributory pension scheme 

Plus more of the perks you deserve. 

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.