ER specialist – FTC (155077)

This role is a Fixed Term contract for 12 months.

This role is the first point of contact for the Unit HR teams in terms of advice, guidance and support in designing and delivering complex business change projects and programmes working with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation as well as our trade union partners. Working across the Corporate Units, Global and Technology Units, the role is responsible for partnering with the business on employee relations matters, providing specialist change management, employee relations, employment law and trade union relations (IR) advice and guidance on complex change projects.  The main purpose of the role is to ensure expert, timely advice, and guidance to the business to enable change to be implemented, providing the best possible colleague experience.  Key deliverables of this role are supporting the implementation of the people strategy for the Unit(s) whilst maintaining the Group wide ER strategic objectives.

You’ll have the following responsibilities

•             Provide advice and guidance on the development, design and implementation of projects and programmes to support unit people strategies, whilst delivering of the Group wide ER agenda.

•             Partner the business and be recognised as a specialist in delivering the employee engagement and ER/IR elements of change activities and programmes determined by the CFU/CU business strategy.

•             Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships both within BT and with recognised Trade Union Officials and employee forum representatives

•             Ensure timely and accurate consultation information in line with legislation requirements

•             Lead complex consultation activities with the recognised employee representatives (TU’s & Employee Reps)

•             Support HRBP’s and senior business leaders in developing their own skills and experience in dealing with unions / employee representatives

•             Regular engagement with stakeholders and functions such as Reward, Legal, and HR Services etc. to shape and support business impacting change programmes.

•             By exception, be a point of escalation for employees or their representatives on complex cases.

You’ll have the following skills & experience

Strong influencing and negotiation skills with experience of leading complex consultation activities and change programmes with trade union involvement

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, supporting the refinement of the case for change, drawing on data and analytical techniques where appropriate, and communicating this to business audiences

Business acumen: Understand the business / unit strategy and the drivers of organisational performance that link to employee engagement and effectiveness.

A high level of knowledge in the HR speciality of ER/IR and sound knowledge of relevant employment legislation

Skilled communicator with the ability to adapt to the audience, coach stakeholders and provide clear and concise advice and guidance

Skilled negotiator with the ability to build trusted relationships to whilst driving the business strategy

Review of employee engagement material (working with change leads / employee communication teams as appropriate)

Requires the ability to prioritise and organise competing demands

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target bonus
• Pension scheme
• Shares Plan
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, childcare vouchers, healthcare, etc.
• Discounted BT products

BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do – and in the people who work here.

We’re now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we’re on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.

So, if you’re interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? You can read more here about what it’s like to work at BT

How to Apply

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes – you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!