Employee Relations Executive (FTC until October 2027)

What You'll Bring

• Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:
• Experience providing practical advice and guidance to managers on people matters, ER processes and HR policies.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and Employee Relations processes, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day ER situations.
• Experience managing or supporting ER casework such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management or performance cases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) would be advantageous, although equivalent professional knowledge and experience will also be considered
• About You: The Ideal Candidate
• You'll enjoy working with people and solving problems, with a practical and curious approach to ER. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your work while knowing when to draw on the experience around you.
• You are more than just your CV. You'll bring:
• A calm, thoughtful, well-organised and proactive approach to employee relations matters, and the resilience to manage changing priorities.
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information confidentiality
• The confidence to have constructive conversations and guide managers through ER processes, building trust and confidence in every interaction.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, A commercial, pragmatic approach that balances process with practicality.
• Application Guidance
• Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you're passionate about People and looking for an opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
• Why Join Us?
• Working with us means more than just a role in the People team. It's about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth.
• Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.
• Here's what we offer:
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in
• Take the next step
• Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.
• Recruitment Journey
• For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit our Candidate Journey Map.
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• The Ideal Candidate