Overview

Senior Employment Relations Partner (14 Month Maternity Cover) – Clarivate

Clarivate is seeking a Senior Employment Relations Partner to join our dynamic global ER team. This role is a maternity cover (initial 14-month fixed-term contract) based in London, UK, with a hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days in the office per week).

Responsibilities

• Coach business leaders and colleagues to provide guidance and resolution in workplace matters.
• Consult with business leaders on interpretation and application of corporate policies, practices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with training for business leaders on employment laws and practices.
• Field colleague complaints and concerns and conduct complex workplace investigations as required.
• Communicate regularly with business leaders regarding investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyse risk factors and apply applicable employment laws and regulations to colleague matters.
• Analyse ER trends and make recommendations to the broader HR team to inform policies, practices and programs.
• Assist with ER workstreams for organizational changes such as redundancies or realignments.
• Assist with leave and accommodation administration for colleagues.
• Maintain thorough documentation of workplace matters and contribute to team processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and close team knowledge gaps; provide coaching, training and mentorship for team members.
• Collaborate with work council representatives if applicable to the location and provide support with redundancies and consultation.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in HR with at least 5 years in employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws with exposure to other EMEA locations.
• CIPD certification or similar is a plus.
• Project management experience is desirable.

About You

A successful candidate will be a self-starter, strong communicator, highly collaborative and an effective problem solver; proactive and comfortable with change management; able to work with senior leadership on workplace matters.

Team & Location

This role reports to the Director for Employment Relations and works within a team of ER professionals covering the EMEA & NA regions. Location: London, UK. Hybrid role: 2-3 days in office, remainder remote.

Hours & Contract

This is a full-time fixed-term contract (14 months).

Equal Opportunity

Clarivate is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.