Employee Relations, Risk & Benefits Manager

This newly created role is designed primarily to reduce the workload of the Business Partner, particularly regarding Employee Relations matters. The successful candidate will occasionally travel to the Isle of Man, as oversight responsibilities extend to other jurisdictions including London and Mauritius. The position encompasses three key areas of responsibility: Employee Relations, Benefits, and Risk. In Employee Relations, the incumbent will manage grievances and disciplinary matters, acting as the subject matter expert on related issues while providing guidance to managers. The role will also involve taking ownership of the benefits function, where the candidate will manage relationships with brokers and providers, conduct benefits benchmarking, and oversee annual renewals ensuring they align with business objectives. The candidate will focus on HR-related risk management, reviewing and maintaining HR policies, and supporting governance and compliance activities.

Job Duties:

• Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, and other Employee Relations cases
• Act as the subject matter expert on Employee Relations issues
• Provide guidance to managers on employment matters
• Handle benefits benchmarking, market analysis, and manage broker relationships
• Review and propose benefits throughout the year
• Manage annual benefit renewals
• Ensure benefits remain competitive and aligned to business objectives
• Review and maintain HR policies
• Manage control self-assessments (CSAs)
• Work closely with the non-financial risk team

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Significant experience in Employee Relations
• Ability to manage complex Employee Relations cases independently
• Experience in benefits management and governance/risk activities
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Post Graduate Degree in Legal studies or Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5
• 5-7 years' experience in People and Culture (Human Resources Management) with a focus on People Risk and Benefits
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated Employee Relations management experience
• Experience in handling grievances, disciplinary matters, and negotiations in a unionised environment, preferably in a multi-national environment covering at least two jurisdictions

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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