Hd, Employee Relations

Responsibilities: Strategy To work closely with HR business partners and HR Legal to up-skill line managers in effectively dealing with ER related matters. To work closely with HR Business partners to provide Advisory support and to deal with ER related issues and directly managing specific cases as agreed with Head of ER. To develop and maintain key internal relationships with stakeholders. End to End management ER cases, including Disciplinary, Grievance, Restructures, Poor Performance Management, and Mutual Separation Agreements. Capability Building Fostering Sustainable working environment Business Partner with stakeholders/business representatives to guide, advise and coach on the full range of ER related matters including disciplinary, grievances, redundancies; restructuring, performance matters, entry and exit issues for senior staff, other staff terminations and contracts/agreements. Lead and support the development of effective employee relations strategies that are aligned to business objectives across Region/Country and influencing Group policies and practices. Processes End to end case management of grievance cases Work with the HRBP, business and Regional AME ER Head to outline approach in line with country process (e.g. UAE: agree the Grievance representative/s to investigate and hear the Grievance and make arrangements for Grievance Hearing including issuing hearing invite/statement of complaint). Conduct the Grievance process or provide support to conduct the grievance. Complete analysis of data/facts and provide support to the decision maker of the Grievance to help them reach a fair and consistent resolution/conclusion which minimises the risk to the Bank. Update ERCMS at the initiation and conclusion of Grievance. Update relevant stakeholders with key findings including any disciplinary actions recommended. End to end case management of disciplinary cases (including complex cases) Level of investigations involvement and support to be agreed with regional Head AME ER and based on case nature and complexity. Conduct fact finding and investigatory interviews including as appropriate preparation of witness statements and investigation report. Manage case in line with appropriate Policy/Procedures, providing appropriate support to management. Complete analysis of data/facts and provide support to the decision maker(s) of the Disciplinary Grievance to help them reach a fair and consistent conclusion which minimises the risk to the Bank. Update relevant stakeholders with key findings and any relevant information, including any recommendations. Regularly update ERCMS including upon conclusion of disciplinary and/or appeal (where appropriate). Update HRBP and/or PRC team in case of a disciplinary action so that it could be highlighted for any potential year end compensation impact. Review Restructure Business cases and execute on them Support Business with Managing Poor Performance. Provide insight and guidance to improve the effectiven