Employee Relations Specialist
Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist (HR) - Coventry, Cambridge or Hammersmith
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE company, provides businesses and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Our world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. At Dassault Systèmes, we empower people with passion for change and innovation, #WeAre3DS.
As a continuously growing company, we are looking for a solution-oriented People Care (HR) professional based in our UK offices for our People Care function as part of the Global People Team.
As an integral part of the team, the People Care employee is responsible for building, facilitating and supporting employee relations, engagement and communications at the workplace.
Role & Responsibilities
• Provide assistance and guidance to employees for matters related to life and wellbeing at 3DS, with the goal to foster a supportive, appreciative, healthy and inclusive work environment.
• Provide guidance and counsel to employees and Managers on employee relations matters and workplace practices, by acting as mediator or support external mediation if necessary.
• Establish and maintain open communication channels with employees and Managers, ensure proper interaction and consistent application of company core values, policies and procedures.
• Receive, evaluate and respond appropriately to employees and Managers questions and concerns.
• Considering information shared during Great Place To Work (GPTW) engagement, contribute to plan, develop, implement and promote activities and programs that enhance overall employee engagement, communication and productive work relations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams when appropriate to design and drive continuous improvement of initiatives on physical and emotional health, well-being and benefits provided.
• Capitalize knowledge and know-how and contribute to create enablement programs to help mediate conflicts at the workplace and to encourage self-resolution.
• Development and implementation of standard procedure packages for special situations if needed
Qualifications/Experience
- CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification is preferred
- Proven experience and thorough understanding of UK & Ireland employment laws and HR Compliance / Labor relations with the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate policies, guidelines and regulations
- Direct experience of conflict management with solid analytical skills to assess workplace situations evaluate information and draw accurate observations.
- Thorough understanding of negotiation techniques, dispute resolution, empathy and patience, caring about people and willing to listen.
- Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
- Coaching/learning and development, with career consulting skills and experience of providing constructive feedback
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to build strong relationships and partner with stakeholders, utilize solid problem solving skills and work as a team player demonstrating integrity and a positive attitude, embodying the principles of emotional and social intelligence (ESI)
As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonised Workforce of the Future.
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