Summary

Our Brentwood Employee Relations Advisory (ERA) team are seeking an ERA Assistant Manager to join our Restructuring Advisory pillar.

Job description

The ERA Assistant Manager is a national role responsible for coordinating the ERA assistance program offered by FRP’s Restructuring Advisory function to employees affected by redundancy following a formal insolvency process.

The role involves leading the redundancy process, calculating entitlements, and generating reports to confirm outcomes.

The Assistant Manager will also oversee two direct reports, process claims, liaise with the Government, and ensure compliance with all relevant procedures. Additionally, they will manage and update pension data for employees. Working closely with the ERA Administrator, the Assistant Manager will support the redundancy process, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure all interactions with the government and third parties align with official guidelines and procedures.

The ideal candidate

The role plays a critical role in maintaining positive relationships between an organisation and its employees. Key characteristics that contribute to success in this role include: Strong Communication Skills, In-Depth Knowledge of Employment Law, Conflict Resolution Skills, Empathy and Emotional Intelligence & Confidentiality and Integrity.

In addition the successful candidate will also have:

• CIPD Level 5 Qualified (or equivalent) or working towards it.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, including payroll, pension payments, and schemes.
• Strong knowledge of employee and labour relations principles, with in-depth understanding of state and local labour laws.

• Experience maintaining and updating HR systems and case management, with a track record of developing programs that positively impact employee relations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Able to travel as needed, including occasional overnight stays, and commute to relevant sites.
• Confident, pragmatic, and able to work effectively in an autonomous environment.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to the HR team at Careers@frpadvisory.com  by 30 Sept 2024.