Manager

Employee Relations Partner

Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months (2 roles) Shift pattern: 37.5 hours per week Location: Field-Based, fully remote roles, Nationwide Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

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 organizational 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

• You will partner Boots UK stores, regularly partnering with their HR and Senior Leadership team.
• You will enable the organization to move towards the ER vision of empowered leaders by delivering appropriate ER upskilling sessions for business leaders and you will share learnings, insights and data to influence policy, ensure consistency of approach and to encourage appropriate proactive employment practices.
• You will provide advice and support on how to manage complex ER cases and be an escalation point for the PeoplePoint team.
• You will act as an ER Lead on designated projects / initiatives and will lead the thinking and advise on approach as well as being manage the implementation of the ER plan. Using a suite of precedents, you will be responsible for compiling the relevant documentation used to support the projects.
• You will work with leaders at all levels within the Boots UK business.
• You will liaise with and support the legal team with Employment Tribunal claims received in respect of Boots Opticians and Boots UK.

What You'll Need To Have (Our Must-Haves)

• You'll have a background in HR/ER, with experience of managing a portfolio of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and capability issues.
• A strong change management experience and a good understanding of current employment law and its application.
• You'll have strong influencing, communication and coaching skills.
• You will be commercially aware and will use this along with your understanding of people issues to provide sound advice in relation to business initiatives and ER cases.
• You will also need to have the ability to plan and prioritize as well as good project management and IT skills.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

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

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You'll have the opportunity to learn something new every day and shape your career path within our supportive environment.

Rewards Designed For You

• 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.

There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A Bit About Us 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.