ER Partner

ER Partner

Department: Central Functions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester M90 5EX (BOND)

Description

Who are we?

Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.

The Role

The Employee Relations Partner plays a critical role in managing a substantial caseload of employee relations issues while ensuring alignment with company policies and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching skills, a keen business sense for interpreting policies, and the ability to make informed commercial decisions based on understanding of business policy and commercial risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all ER-related issues.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Coach and develop line managers to build capability and confidence through 1:1 sessions and group training on: Performance and capability, Disciplinaries and grievances. Absence management
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide a consultative approach to resolving issues.
• Manage a high-volume ER caseload, including complex and sensitive cases.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team.
• Participate in broader people-focused projects as and when required.
• Champion a culture of fairness, inclusion, and respect in all employee relations practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working in Employee Relations/HR Generalist or similar roles with a focus on case management
• Desired experience working in a manufacturing or equivalent environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues at all levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strategic and pragmatic mindset.
• Experience in coaching and training leaders in employee relations best practices
• Commercially minded with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to travel to different UK based sites.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee
• Simply health Plan
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme

If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible.

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