Salary: Competitive compensation with a starting salary of circa £43,000 with the opportunity to earn incremental payments in line with development framework

 

The Role

Hutchison Ports (UK) - Port of Felixstowe is the largest deep-water Port in the UK and to support our continued growth and development we are looking to recruit a HR Manager – Employee Relations (HR Case Manager) to join our Human Resources department, reporting to the Employee Relations Manager. The purpose of the role is to support the Employee Relations Manager in the provision of a front-line, comprehensive case management service across a diverse range of case issues.

This role is an ideal opportunity to gain and develop extensive experience of working within a fast-paced, unionised environment with established policies and procedures to support the entire employee lifecycle.

Key Requirements

·         Ownership of first line Case Management (for example, Disciplinary, Grievance and Absence Management) activity.

·         Proactively manage absence, both long and short term, across the business ensuring all stakeholders are involved.

·         Liaise with our occupational health provider to assist in decision making to support both those employees at work and those returning to work after long term absence, making decisions in conjunction with line management in respect of best approach.

·         Work collaboratively with management teams to increase and improve the level of people management, supporting to manage individual performance where appropriate.

·         Identify and suggest solutions for key areas in relation to the improvement of standards and results relating to all areas of case management (including but not limited to absence, disciplinary etc).

·         Co-ordinate any restructuring process within the business units ensuring compliance to legal and policy requirements.

·         Liaising with legal advisors and ACAS in support of ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunals where required.

 

Who are we looking for?

Suitable applicants should meet the following criteria:

·         4 years previous front line HR experience, in a unionised environment.

·         Demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation.

·         Proven ability to deliver first class, technically correct, professional support under pressure and to strict deadlines.

·         Knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures and collective agreements

·         Previous experience of using HR systems/databases.

·         CIPD Qualified or equivalent degree

·         Full driving licence, as will be required to drive round the Port site for meetings.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.

Please apply via the Port-al. The selection process may involve a competency-based interview and psychometric assessment.