Employee Relations Advisor

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

• Ensure that the ER Team partners with the business to deliver a high quality, pro-active, and SLA compliant case management offer on ER issues such as; disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeals, absence management, the Equality Act, redundancy, TUPE, changing terms and conditions, probation, and flexible working, whilst ensuring consistency of decisions across the business;
• Support line managers with the management of ER cases by advising, influencing, and coaching on how to proceed following best practice and ensuring compliance with employment law ensuring the appropriate advice is being given by the Employee Relations Advisors.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the ER IRIS tickets/ER inbox to ensure tasks including the production of letters such as acknowledgement, invite, outcome letters are produced within suitable timescales and the business are supported with pro-active management of ER cases
• Champion the ER Team in building relationships across the business to obtain support when formal meeting attendance is required on case work;
• Provide managers and key stakeholders with consistent and policy compliant advice and guidance, whilst considering the employment legal and risk framework. This will be both face to face and remotely via telephone and Microsoft Teams;
• Ensure accurate records of all ER case outcomes and systems are updated so that these can be used to provide monthly and ad hoc data and insights to the wider People Team to highlight trends and areas of concern;
• Provide the business with pragmatic and commercial based solutions whilst considering the employment legal and risk framework;
• Support the progress of ET’s, COT3’s and settlement agreements liaising with the Legal Team, ACAS, and solicitors as necessary;

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent 
• Experience in managing your own Employee Relations cases
• Experience working within a busy People Team

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work remote or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme, Octopus Car Lease, and MyGym Discounts to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.