[Hiring] Manager @The Boots Group

Role Description

The Employee Relations team, who are part of our People Function, provide expert ER advice and support and empower business leaders to promote a positive culture, by delivering a fair and consistent application of organisational policies and procedures.

You will work as one of a team of Employee Relations Partners, primarily supporting our Boots UK Stores. Reporting into Head of ER & Policy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with Boots UK stores, regularly collaborating with their HR and Senior Leadership team.
• Enable the organisation to move towards the ER vision of empowered leaders by delivering appropriate ER upskilling sessions for business leaders.
• Share learnings, insights, and data to influence policy, ensure consistency of approach, and encourage appropriate proactive employment practices.
• Provide advice and support on managing complex ER cases and act as an escalation point for the PeoplePoint team.
• Act as an ER Lead on designated projects/initiatives, advising on approach and managing the implementation of the ER plan.
• Compile relevant documentation used to support projects using a suite of precedents.
• Work with leaders at all levels within the Boots UK business.
• Liaise with and support the legal team with Employment Tribunal claims received in respect of Boots Opticians and Boots UK.

Qualifications

• Background in HR/ER with experience of managing a portfolio of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and capability issues.
• Strong change management experience and a good understanding of current employment law and its application.
• Strong influencing, communication, and coaching skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide sound advice in relation to business initiatives and ER cases.
• Ability to plan and prioritise, along with good project management and IT skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of TUPE and redundancy legislation.
• Mediation experience.
• Professional membership of CIPD level 5 or equivalent qualification.

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution).
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional benefits and discounts available through MyBoosts.

Company Description

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.