Job Title: Employee Relations SpecialistLocation: Shoreditch, London (hybrid working 1-2 days a week in the office)Days/Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pmStart Date: End of July 2025Pay: 25.50 - 30.50 per hourDuration: Temporary (12 months) Join a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software, where innovation and integrity drive our mission! Responsibilities:Frontline Support: Provide guidance for employees and managers on company policies, employee relations, and annual programmes.Legal Advisory: Answer EMEA employment law queries via ticketing and live support.HR Partnership: Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on ER and case management across the EMEA region.Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with centres of Excellence to enhance the employee experience.Works Councils Representative: Act as the HR representative for Works Councils in France and Germany.Exit Interviews: Conduct interviews for leavers, identifying trends for improvement and feedback. Employee Relations and Case Management:Provide expert advice on performance management, conflict resolution, and policy compliance.Resolve employee concerns regarding terminations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.Advise HRBPs on employee case management, ensuring adherence to EMEA labour laws.Collaborate with legal teams for performance management and restructuring processes. HR Excellence:Lead global or EMEA projects that drive improvement and enhance our people promise.Promote self-ser