Employee Relations R Advisor – Multi-div (FTC – 9 months)
A DAY IN THE LIFE
As an Advisor specialising in Employee Relations at L'Oréal, your day is a focused journey through the complexities of workplace dynamics. You'll frequently consult with legal counsel on high-risk cases, ensuring all actions are compliant and protective of L'Oréal's interests. There will be movement between urgent ad-hoc queries, meticulous case management, and proactive risk assessment. Every interaction demands discretion, a deep understanding of employment law, and a commitment to fairness, as you work to uphold L'Oréal's standards and foster a respectful, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an accomplished HR professional with a strong track record and deep expertise specifically in employee relations. You possess a number of years of progressive HR experience within a relevant, fast-paced industry sector (FMCG/food etc.), a significant portion of which has been dedicated to managing complex ER caseloads. You are highly proficient in handling a wide array of workplace issues in a corporate, head office environment, and with working with senior stakeholders as a trusted business partner.
• An Employee Relations Authority: You have in-depth knowledge of employment law and HR policies, confidently guiding managers and employees through intricate and sensitive ER situations, from grievances to complex investigations.
• A Resolution Driver: You are skilled in mediating conflicts, conducting thorough investigations, and recommending appropriate actions to resolve disputes fairly and effectively.
• A Risk Mitigator: You proactively identify potential ER risks and provide strategic advice to prevent issues from escalating, ensuring compliance and protecting the organization.
• A Trusted Advisor: You build strong, credible relationships based on your integrity, impartiality, and ability to provide practical, legally sound advice in challenging circumstances.
• An Expert Communicator: You possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, allowing you to handle sensitive conversations with discretion, empathy, and clarity.
• Detail-Oriented & Analytical: You maintain meticulous records, analyse ER data to identify trends, and approach problem-solving with a thorough and systematic mindset.
• Resilient & Adaptable: You thrive in a demanding environment, managing a dynamic caseload with calm professionalism and adapting to evolving situations and legal landscapes.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.
Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.
Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!
WHO WE ARE
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.
Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you’ll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that “a company is not walls and machines, it’s people, people, people”. Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.
HOW WE RECRUIT
At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. You can let us know if you would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme within your application.
