Employee Relations Co-Ordinator

Employee Relations Co-Ordinator

Location: Macclesfield

Competitive Salary and Bonus Package.

Introduction to role

Are you ready to join a global, innovative biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to transforming lives through the discovery and development of life-changing medicines? At AstraZeneca, we are more than just a leading pharmaceutical company; we are a community that fosters creativity and collaboration. As an Employee Relations Co-Ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our dynamic team, ensuring seamless operations and contributing to our mission of improving patient outcomes. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining robust employment policies and processes while empowering our employees to thrive in a vibrant workplace.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the triaging of case work and handling informal case queries and issues.
• Analyse data and produce reports and analysis to understand our workload and case trends.
• Assist the employee relations team in communicating employment relations policies to managers and employees.
• Research and support the maintenance of legally robust employment policies and processes.
• Support our employee forums, managing meetings and member elections.
• Provide co-ordination support to the ER team, coordinating complex meetings and off-site events, diary arrangements, and travel in line with AZ policy.
• Control small projects under general guidance, ensuring delivery of project outputs according to plan, reviewing and refining plans as necessary.
• Manage administration of invoicing and other essential team functions.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in using HR information systems and databases for case management.
• Strong data analysis skills to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Previous experience in an HR-related role, or significant administrative experience involving policy and process management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and information dissemination.
• Keen attention to detail for accurate documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, demonstrating empathy and understanding in handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and independence in day-to-day activities.
• A degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law, or project management is advantageous.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be part of a dedicated distributed team that drives  innovation and transformation. We work closely with the entire enterprise, bringing to bear brand new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit encourages creativity and smart risk-taking, allowing us to make impactful decisions swiftly. Here, you'll find countless opportunities to build your reputation while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance patient lives worldwide. With ethics, compliance, and transparency at the forefront, we empower our teams to succeed together in a dynamic environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our journey!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.