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Employment Law Partner
role at
Compass Group UK and Ireland
Location:
Birmingham office 2 days per week with national travel required
Reporting to:
Director of Employee Relations
Benefits Package
Private medical insurance
Car or car allowance
Aviva DigiCare+ (health check, Digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations), exclusive Perks at Work, free meals onsite, Employee Assistance Programme
Holiday purchase scheme
Ongoing training and development.
OverviewAre 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 drafting
Devising case management and defence strategy per tribunal claim, including early identification of risk areas or jurisdictional defences
Advising/influencing stakeholders on the prospects and risks of each claim, the proposed case management and defence strategy, and the value of the claim
Meeting regularly with key stakeholders for your sector – MDs, Operation Directors, Head of People and People Operations Director to build solid relationships
Preparing all documents for hearing including tribunal bundles, witness statements, counter schedules of loss, skeleton arguments and any other documents as required
Preparing and submitting case management applications in accordance with the case management/defence strategy
Preparing 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 necessary
Providing feedback to stakeholders at the conclusion of all claims and Tribunal hearings
Liaising 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 relationships
Liaising professionally and effectively with external parties such as ACAS, unions, solicitors and barristers as part of the Tribunal case management process
To advise line managers and HR on settlement agreement process and settlement agreement terms
Negotiating directly with employees’ solicitors where appropriate with a view to ensuring exit as expediently and cost-effectively as possible
Reviewing and re-drafting settlement agreements in line with Company guidelines
Providing advice and guidance to ER (Infosys), People team and line managers on complex internal cases on an as-required basis within designated sectors
Providing advice and guidance to the TUPE team, People team and line management on complex TUPE queries or complex large-scale TUPE transfers within designated sectors
Undertaking mediation
Providing advice and guidance to designated sectors on ad hoc projects
Reviewing and approving IT access requests for designated sectors
Person Specification
Expert knowledge of Employment Law including case law
Min. 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 Process
Expert in advising on all employee relations matters with a deep understanding of discrimination law
Excellent Stakeholder engagement
Excellent organisational and diary management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong oral and written presentation skills, able to communicate and influence at all levels of seniority internally and externally
Good attention to detail
Expert negotiating skills
Able to communicate difficult advice effectively in straightforward, non-ambiguous terms
Able to work on own initiative and manage caseload with minimal supervision
Able to prioritise workload
Able to build positive, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders
Strong Commercial Awareness
Why 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.
Ready to make an impact?Apply today and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionHuman Resources
IndustriesFood and Beverage Services
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