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Employment Law Partner
Location:
Birmingham office 2 days per week with national travel required
Reporting to:
Director of Employee RelationsBenefits Package:
Private medical insuranceCar or car allowanceAviva DigiCare+ (health check, Digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations), exclusive Perks at Work, free meals onsite, Employee Assistance ProgrammeHoliday purchase schemeOngoing training and developmentAre you a seasoned Employment Law professional with a passion for navigating complex employee relations and Employment Tribunal cases? We''re seeking an
Employment Law Partner
to oversee employment law activities across designated Compass Group sectors, delivering expert guidance and innovative solutions.
Key Accountabilities-To manage all Employment Tribunal and Early Conciliation activity within your designated sectors including but not limited to:Reviewing claims and assisting with ET3 response draftingDevising case management and defence strategy per tribunal claim, including early identification of risk areas or jurisdictional defencesAdvising/influencing stakeholders on the prospects and risks of each claim, the proposed case management and defence strategy, and the value of the claimMeeting regularly with key stakeholders for your sector - MD''s, Operation Directors, Head of People and People Operations Director to build solid relationshipsPreparing all documents for hearing including tribunal bundles, witness statements, counter schedules of loss, skeleton arguments and any other documents as requiredPreparing and submitting case management applications in accordance with the case management/defence strategyPreparing for and representing Compass Group at all types of hearing including case management preliminary hearings, substantive preliminary hearings, judicial mediation and full merits hearings including remedy if necessaryProviding feedback to stakeholders at the conclusion of all claims and Tribunal hearingsLiaising professionally and effectively with key internal stakeholders including line managers of all levels of seniority, witnesses, Employee Relations team, HR team (leadership team and field-based as necessary), payroll and resourcing amongst others, with a view to building positive and collaborative working relationshipsLiaising professionally and effectively with external parties such as ACAS, unions, solicitors and barristers as part of the Tribunal case management processTo advise line managers and HR on settlement agreement process and settlement agreement termsNegotiating directly with employees'' solicitors where appropriate with a view to ensuring exit as expediently and cost-effectively as possibleReviewing and re-drafting settlement agreements in line with Company guidelinesProviding advice and guidance to ER (Infosys), People team and line managers on complex internal cases on an as-required basis within designated sectorsProviding advice and guidance to the TUPE team, People team and line management on complex TUPE queries or complex large-scale TUPE transfers within designated sectorsUndertaking mediationProviding advice and guidance to designated sectors on ad hoc projectsReviewing and approving IT access requests for designated sectorsPerson SpecificationExpert knowledge of Employment Law including case lawMin. 3 years'' experience of Employment Tribunal case management including advocacy at Employment Tribunal hearing whether in person or remotely.Expert knowledge of HR Policy and ProcessExpert in advising on all employee relations matters with a deep understanding of discrimination lawExcellent Stakeholder engagementExcellent organisational and diary management skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong oral and written presentation skills, able to communicate and influence at all levels of seniority internally and externallyGood attention to detailExpert negotiating skillsAble to communicate difficult advice effectively in straightforward, non-ambiguous termsAble to work on own initiative and manage caseload with minimal supervisionAble to prioritise workloadAble to build positive, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholdersStrong Commercial AwarenessWhy Join Compass Group?
This is more than a role; it''s an opportunity to drive change and influence business outcomes on a national scale. With a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Compass Group is the ideal place to advance your career in employment law.
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