Full-Time

Hybrid

Manager, Employee Relations

SSaputo Inc.5 The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey0

Description

The Manager, Employee Relations will lead and oversee the delivery of a high-quality, consistent, and legally compliant Employee Relations (ER) service across Saputo's UK sites. This role involves managing two ER team members, ensuring organizational compliance with UK employment legislation, and directly handling complex, high-risk ER matters, including Employment Tribunal and ACAS Early Conciliation cases. The position requires close collaboration with HR leadership and senior leaders to provide balanced ER advice and drive continuous improvement in ER processes.

What We're Looking For

Lead the ER team in effectively managing a range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, redundancy, and change-related activities.,Manage investigations and formal hearings, directly intervening in sensitive, high-risk matters.,Coordinate the preparation, documentation, and progression of Employment Tribunal (ET) and ACAS Early Conciliation cases.,Partner with the HR Leadership Team and senior leaders to provide commercially balanced ER advice.,Engage with both trade unions and non-union employee groups to support effective consultation, issue resolution, and ongoing relationships.,Develop and own the ER policy strategy for the UK, ensuring policies align with current UK employment legislation and organizational needs.,Drive continuous improvement of ER processes by regularly reviewing case trends and outcomes across the UK business.

Ideal Candidate

Significant experience in Employee Relations, including ownership of complex and high-risk cases.,Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and ER best practice.,Experience managing Employment Tribunal (ET) and ACAS Early Conciliation cases at a senior level.,Knowledge of policy developments and implementation.,CIPD Level 5 qualification.,Experience of operating in unionised and non-unionised environments (desirable).

Minimum Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Hard Skills

UK employment legislation

ER best practice

Policy development

Case management

Investigations

Formal hearings

ACAS Early Conciliation

Employment Tribunal (ET) case management

Trade union engagement

HR advisory

Soft Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Team management

Work Hours

37 hours/week

Benefits

Private Health Care

Bonus scheme (up to 10% paid quarterly)

Hybrid working approach

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for progression (UK and overseas)

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Access to Thrive 24-hours a day (NHS clinically approved app)

Long service recognized (every 5 years)

Life assurance (up to 4 x contractual pay)

Discounted SDUK branded products

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

One paid workday a year to volunteer

Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for cultural/religious dates

My Staff Shop (exclusive benefits and discounts).

Special Commitments

Must be able to work onsite at the Weybridge office a minimum of 4 days per week.

About the Company

Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor based in Montreal, Canada, known for producing and distributing a wide array of high-quality products including cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Founded in 1954, it has grown into one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Family-oriented

Ambitious

Community-focused

Growth-driven

Integrity-driven

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