Find where you belong!
Are you a strategic Employee Relations leader with the ability to shape workplace culture? Do you have the agility, expertise, and leadership to drive fair, compliant, and future-focused people solutions? If yes, our Head of Employee Relations position might be the right next move for you.
What’s it all about?
Our Head of Employee Relations will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing positive employee relations within the organisation. You will play a crucial role in fostering a harmonious work environment and ensuring the company adheres to employment laws and regulations, as well as helping to create a culture where everyone is treated fairly and consistently. The Head of Employee Relations serves as a trusted advisor to both colleagues and management (including the senior leadership team), providing guidance, support and expertise in the area of employee relations.
In addition, you will be responsible for the ER Strategy and leading the ER team to manage litigation and dispute resolutions, create a framework for continuously improving the ER case management service, be accessible as the senior people escalation contact amongst other senior stakeholders, take a lead role in managing and concluding disciplinary and grievance cases and provide data and insights into key themes and trends from ER cases.
Why Travelodge?
We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. And we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, so we ensure there are plenty of resources available so everyone can look after their emotional, physical, financial and work wellbeing. We call this “Better Me”.
In addition, you will be responsible for the ER Strategy and leading the ER team to manage litigation and dispute resolutions, create a framework for continuously improving the ER case management service, be accessible as the senior people escalation contact amongst other senior stakeholders, take a lead role in managing and concluding disciplinary and grievance cases and provide data and insights into key themes and trends from ER cases.
Who will this appeal to?
You will bring extensive experience as a Head of Employee Relations, with in-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices in the field.
You’ll be confident in engaging with and advising colleagues across all levels of the organisation, including senior leadership and the Operating Board, on a wide range of employee relations issues.
With a flexible and proactive approach, you’ll manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. You’ll communicate clearly and concisely, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, while leveraging data, insights, and technology to support your work.
What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?
- Up to £85,000
- Car Allowance
- Hybrid working - a minimum of 60% of your time should be spent in the office and or visiting suppliers
- 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts too!
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Annual bonus
- A focus on learning and career development