People/ HR Advisory Specialist

At ERM, we have the opportunity, every day, to make an impact at scale with our clients to solve global climate, carbon, ESG, and sustainability challenges. We work on challenging and interesting projects with influential and exciting clients to get real results.

In our professional business enablement functions, we provide solutions, advice and services to power our business, because what we do matters in the world and no matter what your role, you can make a difference

The Role:
We are seeking a knowledgeable People Advisory Specialist to support our HR advisory function and provide expert guidance on employee relations matters. Reporting to the People Advisory Manager, this role will be responsible for advising line managers and leaders on a wide range of HR topics, including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, and absence-related concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

- Provide comprehensive support to line managers and leaders on all employee relations matters.
- Offer advice and guidance on issues such as discipline, grievances, performance management, and sickness absence.
- Handle complex, sensitive, or high-risk cases and escalate them to appropriate senior colleagues when required and ensure all matters are resolved in accordance with legal and organisational standards.
- Manage Works Council interactions, leading discussions, consultations, and negotiations.

Policy Management:

- Actively participate in the review and updating of HR policies and documentation.
- Ensure that all policies are aligned with current legislation and organizational objectives and that these updates are communicated clearly across the organization.

Consultation and Compliance:

- Advise on global mobility, redundancies, and restructuring efforts, addressing all legal implications and consultation requirements.

Family Leave and Absences:

- Oversee and manage processes related to family leave and other types of absences, ensuring that all procedures are followed and documentation is complete and accurate.

Flexible Working:

- Manage and respond to flexible working requests, advising line managers on the potential business impacts and best practices.

Global Mobility Support:

- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for global mobility cases, overseeing the process from initiation to integration. Work with the Global Mobility team to facilitate transfers and obtain approvals from the business.

Data Management:

- Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and root causes in employee relations issues, turnover, and other HR-related metrics.
- Provide insights to HRBPs and the Lead HR BP based on data to support strategic decision-making.

Policy Application:

- Serve as a key point of contact for policy interpretation queries from employees and managers.

Coaching line managers:

- Assist with identifying coaching needs and support for line managers to enhance management and leadership skills and support organizational growth.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal stakeholders, including HR colleagues, line managers, and senior leadership, to foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills & Qualifications
- Employee Relations Experience: Proven ability to manage a full spectrum of employee relations cases, with the confidence to coach managers on staff issues and outcomes.
- Works Council Collaboration: Demonstrated experience dealing with Works Council negotiations.
- Policy Implementation: Strong ability to develop, communicate, and implement HR policies that align with organizational values.
- Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional relationship-building skills, collaborative approach, ability to manage ambiguity, and professional handling of sensitive issues.
- Fluent English and German skills.

Benefits:

- 30 Days of Annual Leave: You will be able to enjoy 30 days of annual leave to take time to rest and recharge, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Sick Pay: We provide comprehensive sick pay to support you during illness, allowing you to focus on your recovery without financial worries.
- Company Pension Scheme: Plan confidently for your future with our company pension scheme, helping you build a solid financial foundation for retirement.
- Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being is important to us. Our employee assistance program offers professional support and counseling for personal or work-related challenges.
- Accident Insurance: Your safety is our concern. Our accident insurance provides additional protection and peace of mind in unforeseen situations.
- Flexible Working Hours: We understand life's demands. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your working hours to meet personal commitments.
- Hybrid Work Model: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work both in the