Employee Relations Officer

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity with two positions available for an Employee Relations Officer to join our global team. 

Team and Role Purpose
 

The Employee Relations team ensure fair and compliant employee relations processes in order to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture while adhering to all legal and organizational standards. The team analyses data and trends to identify areas for improvement, builds capacity to handle complex issues effectively, and conducts thorough investigations into cases, disciplinaries, and appeals. Through these efforts, the team supports the organization's mission to create an equitable and supportive work environment for all employees.
The Employee Relations Officer will manage employee relations processes and ensure alignment with Save the Children International’s (SCI’s) commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and employee well-being, the Employee Relations Officer addresses cases such as sickness absence, formal performance management, and flexible working requests. The role supports line managers and staff by providing advice and guidance to promote a culture of mutual respect and collaboration within the organisation. Additionally, the role analyses employee relations data trends to identify and address potential issues proactively, contributing to continuous improvement in workplace policies and practices consistent with SCI’s mission .

Job Title: Employee Relations Officer

Reporting To: Manager, Employee Relations

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: P1

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location 

Preferred Time Zone: Europe, Africa, MENAEE (GMT +/- 3 hours)

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Principle Accountabilities 

• Advise leaders and support the the processes for employee relations cases such as sickness absence, informal and formal performance management, grievances etc. ensuring they align with SCI’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and the well-being of all employees
• Be the key focal point for employee concerns regarding all types of parental leave, flexible working requests etc.
• Support line managers and staff by providing advice and guidance on SCI’s people policies and procedures to promote a culture of mutual respect and collaboration within the organisation 
• Analyse people data and trends to proactively identify and address potential issues, supporting continuous improvement in workplace policies and practices in line with SCI’s mission 
• Update and close employee relations cases in SCI's case management system, ensuring all necessary follow-ups and recommendations are completed 
• Support the Employee Relations team in overall case management including coordinating the preparation for investigations, disciplinary and appeal hearings and ensuring accurate and comprehensive notes are taken for organisational records
• Ensure compliance with SCI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies by embedding inclusive practices within all employee relations activities, helping to build a culturally competent and respectful organisation.
  
   

Experience and Skills 

Essential

• Communication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Skills: Capable of analysing employee relations data and using insights to identify trends and issues, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Considerable experience in managing employee relations cases, including sickness absence, informal and formal performance management and grievances
• Experience in using case management systems and documenting formal meetings to ensure comprehensive and compliant organisational records.
• Experience in monitoring and analysing employee relations trends to proactively improve workplace policies and practices in alignment with organisational values
• Organisational Skills: Efficient in managing multiple cases and tasks concurrently, with a strong attention to detail and follow-through .
• Advisory Skills: Proven ability to provide sound advice and guidance on employee relations matters to both staff and managers, promoting effective and fair resolutions and a collaborative organisational culture.

Desirable

• French, Spanish or Arabic language skills

Working at Save the Children International 

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities 

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.   

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.  

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information 

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

First stage interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 25th November

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse.  All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.