Employee Relations Manager - Europe Region

Job Description

Position Overview: The Employee Relations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all Employee Relations (ER) matters within the company. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with employment laws across the UK, Europe, and is responsible for providing expert advice and support on complex ER cases.

The Employee Relations Manager also partners with the leadership teams to translate our People and Culture strategy into department people plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• ER Expertise and Advisory:
  • Act as the company’s expert on employment law matters in the UK, Europe, and Mexico.
  • Provide comprehensive ER advice on complex cases, including long-term sickness and disciplinary issues.
  • Participate in investigations, meetings, and documentation processes as required.
• Severance and Legal Compliance:
  • Review and approve business cases for severance to ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and legal obligations, minimizing business risk.
  • Partner with internal and external legal counsel to prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as necessary.
• Policy Development and Implementation:
  • Create and update policies related to ER, wellbeing, and diversity.
  • Assist leaders in understanding and implementing these policies effectively.

• Risk Management and Compliance:
• Collaborate with leaders to mitigate business risks, including right-to-work checks, health and safety, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure leaders are educated on relevant country regulations and maintain accurate, secure records.
• Conduct regular file and risk audits, following up with necessary actions to ensure compliance.
• Metrics and Reporting:
  • Measure key metrics and compile monthly reports on risk cases, disciplinary actions, and compliance status.
• External Relations:
  • Maintain a list of external legal contacts and collaborate with them as needed.
• People Partner:

• Work with leaders to develop local people and culture plans aligned with global strategy.

• Owner of people dashboards and talent plans for support teams in all countries

• Supporting leaders with performance management

• Manage the talent risk process originating from the 9 box grid and report on this quarterly

WHO YOU ARE:

• Proven experience in Employee Relations and employment law across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates growth mindset
• Independent thinker who is solutions focused

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days a week in our conveniently located London office at Old Street station.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with a day off on your birthday.
• Take advantage of 12 Late Start/Early Finish vouchers
• Health Coverage: Access private health insurance for your peace of mind.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Participate in our cycle to work program.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Receive a monthly allowance dedicated to your wellbeing.

ABOUT US:

KellyDeli is a fast-growing and very innovative food retail and restaurant company that was founded in 2010. One of its brand concepts, Sushi Daily, is the European leader for fully-serviced sushi bars. It currently operates over 1000 kiosks in 13 countries.

The unique concept features outlets in grocery stores, supermarkets and airports with live Sushi Artisans performing their art in front of customers, delivering a differentiated customer experience and top-quality sushi.

We have been verified as a flexible employer through Flexa

CULTURE DEFINED BY VALUES

At the very heart of our brand, you will find 5 values that encompass who we are. They are ingrained in the roots of our company and we believe that they shape us into being the best version of ourselves.