ER Advisor - MBDA : Job Details

Stevenage

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £48,000 - £52,000 depending on experience

What we can offer you:

• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Enhanced overtime rate known as Dynamic Pay
• Eligibility to request flexi leave known as Dynamic Leave
• 25 days annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working framework allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. You will need to be onsite as and when required and ideally 2-3 days a week, therefore being able to get to one of our sites easily is essential.

The opportunity:

We are seeking an ER specialist to join our team for approx. 12 months to cover a maternity absence within a team of experienced, passionate ER professionals. The ideal candidate will be solution focused, detailed, have strong experience in multifaceted complex case management, be able to operate as a partner to HR colleagues and business areas with a focus on development. You will be someone who can thrive in procedure/guidance/toolkit creation and delivery. An understanding of employment legislation and its application in commercial environment is a must. The ideal candidate would also have experience in Trade Union activities and internal employee forums.

What we're looking for from you:

This is a varied role which contributes to the evolution of a collaborative, forward thinking and changing culture in a positive employee relations climate. You will need to have strong coaching skills and be able to advise on innovative employee relations solutions, building relationships through the business at all levels and demonstrating empathy. You will be reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and developing resources to empower employees and managers in support of a positive employee relations climate.  You will be highly competent in practically applying employment legislation knowledge every day in a business context, demonstrating high levels of integrity and be passionate about making a difference, as well as having a commercially astute approach.

You will have strong communication skills and be able to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors and therefore experience of working with Trade Unions,  in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note:

MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team