Employee Relations Case Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Employee Relations Case Manager

Location: Various UK locations considered. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £70,000 + depending on experience 

What you’ll be doing:

• Help set up a new Case Management team – integrating current employees and establishing a service in a new area of the business
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ER Case Management Service for the Sector, driving its transformation and strategic development across the UK
• Ensure efficient service delivery by working closely with the Sector ER Director and Business ER Partners to meet sector-specific needs
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to review and improve the Case Management Service
• Contribute to the UK Case Management community by sharing best practices, refining policies, and providing data-driven insights while supporting geographic integration
• Support the training of both line managers and ER/HR teams
• Lead a team of six direct reports, offering guidance and support to ensure high performance

Your skills and experiences:

• Solid HR background with expertise in ER and Case Management, including managing complex cases and mitigating risks
• In-depth knowledge of Case Management policies, processes, and their contribution to business value
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation in HR and line management and our Trade Union Colleagues  
• Skilled in interpreting Case Management data to provide actionable insights for HR teams and business improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management, with experience collaborating across business lines to align HR inputs with ER strategy and objectives
• CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Employee Relations Team:        

This exciting role sits within the Head Office HR Employee Relations function, reporting directly to the ER Director for the 3 business areas, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in a global organisation. As an Employee Relations Case Manager for Digital Intelligence, Head Office & Shared Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering ER strategies across diverse sectors. The role demands exceptional influencing skills, as you will engage with stakeholders at all levels, including Business Leaders, HR professionals, and Trade Unions. You will be a professional communicator, driving positive relationships and ensuring effective case management within a fast-paced and evolving environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career within a leading global business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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