ER Advisor (FTC)

Company Description Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Job Description We’re looking for an ER Advisor to join our Human Resources team! Field-Based The Sika team provides support to numerous vertical markets across the business, providing employee relations support to senior managers and people managers. You will be joining a dynamic HR Team who are looking to take the way we support the business to the next level of value. We are on a journey to do this, but have a great team and positive relations with the business as a foundation. We have sites in Leeds, Redditch, Preston and Welwyn Garden City. You will need to be flexible to travel between sites based on the needs of the business alongside some homeworking. Purpose of the Role To support great people decisions and develop an enabling culture in line with company values. Our key aims as a team are to enhance individual, management and team performance throughout the HR lifecycle and to source, identify, develop, and retain talent. The Opportunity: Manage a wide range of employee relations cases and coach and upskill managers in handling employee relations matters effectively Supporting our operational business unit to ensure employee relations cases are managed effectively and in line with Company values Provide timely, practical and commercially focused HR advice, ensuring all cases are managed consistently, fairly and in line with employment legislation and Company policies Analyse ER trends, identify opportunities to strengthen manager capability and reduce risk and partner with HR colleagues to support organisational change programmes and people initiatives The Rewards: You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package: EV/PHEV Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays Core Hours Working – 9.00am – 3.00pm (total working hours 37.5 hours Monday – Friday) Flexible Working A company pension contribution of up to 10% Private healthcare for you, with the option to add family Group life cover at 5x your annual salary Global Income Protection (PHI) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme Selected discounted Sika products The Support: You will become part of a collaborative HR team, bringing together diverse backgrounds, extensive experience, and a strong commitment to supporting one another. In addition, you’ll be working with an engaged set of stakeholders who will value your knowledge and support. You are empowered to work independently within your area of responsibility, but we regularly come together as a team and collaborate with the wider HR team. You will also have the support of the fantastic HR Hub who will support with the transactional burden but also much more including provision of data and metrics, talent acquisition support and less complex ER issues. A handover period of up to 4 weeks will be provided to help you gain knowledge about your business area. Qualifications Qualifications CIPD L5 or Equivalent Experience in an Employee Relations or HR Advisor role A Self-Starter with the ability to operate independently and delegate Ability to build trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders Ability to deal with a fast-paced environment Ability to identify opportunities for value-adding initiatives and initiate action Experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases Down to earth and pragmatic (policy policers need not apply) A commitment to DE&I Additional Information We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Global Contract type: Temporary Region: EMEA Area: Europe North Global Department: HR