Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist
 1 year fixed-term contract, maternity cover
 Swindon – Hybrid

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for Service, Sustainability, and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers. 

Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base. From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.

Why join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the Wellbeing category of the 2024 Business Car Awards.

About the role

As our ER Specialist, you'll play a key role in enabling leaders to make confident and fair decisions around employee relations issues, performance management, and other related topics. Whether it's coaching on how to handle complex cases or supporting new managers in understanding policy, your calm and pragmatic approach will help drive great outcomes and nurture our people-centric culture

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing ER advice to managers across the business, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters
• Supporting managers on complex casework, liaising with our employment lawyers as required
• Helping to design and deliver manager upskilling sessions
• Proactively monitoring employment law legislation and ensuring our internal policies keep pace

What we’re looking for

You’re proactive, calm under pressure, and able to balance pace with attention to detail. You’re capable of building trust, coaching and influencing managers at all levels of seniority. You’re also curious, collaborative, and adaptable – someone who loves solving problems and helping others to succeed. 

You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong employee relations knowledge, with confidence advising on complex cases
• Able to coach managers and influence senior stakeholders
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application
• Excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £45,000, plus a bonus of up to £4,600. We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and the option to purchase an additional 5 days. 

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Car allowance of £5,500 per annum
• Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
• Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
• 2 paid volunteering days every year
• Free on-site gym
• Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
• Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting? Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV. 

We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all. 

Interview process

• Telephone interview our Talent Acquisition team
• 1-stage interview process with the hiring panel

If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome of your application. 

What are you waiting for? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.