Summary
£45,000 - £60,000 per annum | 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're team players, reliable, and collaborative.
As a Regional Employee Relations Specialist at Lidl, you'll be coaching and advising on employment law policy. You will work closely with the Regional Head of HR to develop the employee relations function and ensure that it meets the strategic objectives of the company. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make an impact on the business.
In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, 30-35 days' annual holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount, contributory pension scheme, and more perks you deserve.
What you'll do
1. Providing advisory guidance and coaching on Employment Law policy (e.g. performance improvement, disciplinaries, grievances, equal opportunities, long-term absence management, restructures, immigration) to enable managers to deliver good people management practices and ensure consistent and fair decisions and legally compliant processes.
2. In conjunction with Head of HR, develop and implement local measures (e.g. management upskilling) to limit legal and internal non-compliance risk, identifying risks, potential scenarios, and options to mitigate.
3. Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practices.
4. Support managers with the administration of employment law-related processes.
5. Identify Employment Law risks and, where necessary, escalate to the regional Head of HR.
6. Coach new disciplinary Managers on Employment Law policy and best practice.
7. Analyze trends and ensure compliance through the review of the Case Management Tool. Interpret and report to influence progress and performance, reporting back to the HoHR on key trends, patterns, and areas of focus.
8. Support the Head of HR with the coordination of the CMS programme for Employment Law.
9. Provide support to the local HR team on administration of Employee Relations topics.
10. Support the Head of HR with the administration of ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims.
What you'll need
1. A legal qualification / CIPD Level 7 (with specialist EL/advanced EL optional units) is desirable.
2. Significant Employee Relations experience, advising middle management and up-to-date labour law knowledge.
3. Understanding of best practice and ACAS codes.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and people skills.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
6. The ability to collaborate and share best practice with a range of stakeholders using your strong influencing skills.
7. A driving licence is essential and the ability to regularly travel within your geographic region.
8. Strong Microsoft Office skills and HR software proficiency.
9. Experience within a retail or hospitality environment would be advantageous.
What you'll receive
1. 30-35 days' holiday.
2. A fully expensed company car.
3. Enhanced family leave.
4. 10% in-store discount.
5. Contributory pension scheme.
6. Plus more perks you deserve.
You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career, and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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